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February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a federally recognized, nation-wide celebration that provides the opportunity for all Americans to reflect on the significant roles that African Americans have played in the shaping of U.S. history. Black History Month has been recognized annually in the United States since 1926. Originally recognized as "Negro History Week" Dr. Carter G. Woodson began documenting the history of African Americans, to give the world a true depiction of our culture. Woodson chose the second week of February because it marked the birthdays of two Americans who greatly influenced the lives and social condition of African Americans: former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist and former slave Frederick Douglass. In 1976, Negro History Week expanded into Black History Month. The month is also sometimes referred to as African American Heritage Month. Because of his work, Dr. Woodson is often called: "The Father of Black History".
Please continue reading for some Black History celebrations around North Texas
200 Years of African American Art: the Arthur Primas Collection
Monday, February 8; 9:00am to 5:00pm
Free
This significant collection of African American art includes paintings, sculptures, works on paper, graphics and documents covering a period of 200 years. The exhibition also features artifacts from the Schomburg Center for Research of Black Culture at the New York Public Library. Exhibition organized by Landau Traveling Exhibitions, Los Angeles, in association with the Heritage Gallery, also in L.A.
Hurricane Season: Life in 20th Century New Orleans
Thursday, February 11; 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Free
Martin Luther King Jr., Harriet Tubman, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks and Barack Obama--any of these names ring a bell? Well, they should, since they're some of the most important figures in our nation's history--especially black history. The University of North Texas will take the month of February to dedicate music, dances, lectures and banquets in celebration of Black History Month, including a lecture by Dr. Leslie Harris, professor of history and African-American Studies at Emory University.
Building From Scratch...Sustaining the Legacy
Saturday, February 13; 12:00pm to 4:00pm
Free
Exhibition at the Black Academy of Arts and Letters surveys the cultural and artistic contributions of African American artists and scholars who have been a part of the institution's history. The show, which includes film footage, memorabilia and vintage and contemporary photographs, opens Sept. 26 in the James E. Kemp Gallery and will be on view through Aug. 28, 2010.
Dance has NO LIMITS: Dallas Black Dance Theatre Annual Cultural Awareness Series
Wednesday, February 17; 7:00pm
$10
New York Choreographer, Christopher Huggins returns with a riveting, explosive, foot stomping gospel celebration. This spiritual dance work features works from Patti LaBelle, Howard Hewitt, Aretha Franklin and more. Also enjoy the choreography of Troy Powell's Lambarena and Don McKale's Angelitos Negros.
Black History Program Featuring Monae Miller
Sunday, February 21; 3:00pm to 6:30 pm
Free
Black History program sponsored by Macedonia Ministries featuring Gospel Recording artist Monae Miller. Theme: Remember When
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