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The Village of Ossining - February is Black History Month!
Government and Politics
February 2, 2023
From: Village Of OssiningFebruary is Black History Month!
February 1st marks the beginning of Black History Month - a time to celebrate the achievements of African Americans. The month recognizes their central role in American history.
Black History Month was created by twentieth-century historian Carter Woodson, who believed black Americans were not adequately represented in the study of American history. Carter Woodson hoped for the day when black history would be accepted as a part of American history. Formerly known as Negro History Week, Black History Month was officially declared by President Gerald Ford in 1976.
Following is a brief list of local events and how the public can participate both in person and virtually.
For those events not listed, please send them to [email protected] to be included in our communications with the community.
Now through March 3rd
Bethany Arts Community
Ossining Black History & Culture
FULFILLING THE VISION IN WESTCHESTER
Curated by Joyce Sharrock Cole,
Ossining Village Historian
February 3
Ossining Public Library
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Black History Month Speeches and Splatter
February 6
Michaelian Office Building
5:30 PM
Westchester County Black History Month
February 8
Ossining Public Library
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
February 10
Hudson Valley Books for Humanity
7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Kendall Buchanan and Joyce Sharrock-Cole
February 15
Ossining Public Library
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
"Before Brooklyn" Presentation with Ted Reinstein
February 16 - 17
WCT Theater
8:00 PM
February 19
Ossining Public Library
Author Program: “Groundbreakers: Black Movie Makers”
February 21
Ossining Public Library
Special Matinee Film - "Till" (Black History Month)
February 25
11:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Bethany Arts Community
February 25
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Bethany Arts Community
Author A’Lelia Bundles Discusses
February 26
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Bethany Arts Community
African Dance Workshop with Gladys Lowe
February 28
6:00 PM - 7:15 PM
ArtsWestchester Gallery