Our staff is working morning, noon, and night to make your contributions count. We are a promoter and steward of this evolving city and its progressive values, which have the power to transform the travelers who visit us. Families, "Black history is a part of American history, but it's not something that's taught in the schools," Sims said. This is the final event for Black History Festival NW. I think it's important for people to know the truth. The gala will also display work and products from local African American artists and vendors. The Black History Festival NW will close out on Feb. 24 with a Unity Gala & Marketplace headlined by keynote speaker Jemele Hill, journalist and former co-host of ESPN’s Sports Center 6. Event Organizers.

by Samantha Bakall | The Oregonian/OregonLive. Through arts education and advocacy 365 days a year, come join us in utilizing Black History Month to celebrate Black excellence, bridge gaps, amplify truth, unity, and hope in the Pacific NW. Alumni,

"We've all been scattered to different locations...so what we wanted to do was acknowledge and honor the old places that we grew up in that we held sacred and also embrace the new areas we're in." This is the final event for Black History Festival NW. Prizes will be awarded at the end of the month, with the winner snagging a $500 prize.

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Terms of Use | Fri Oct 2 at 5 pm, Jailbreak Studios Feb. 1-28, join the city-wide Black History Scavenger Hunt. Black History Festival NW: Monologues Monday, March 9 at 6:00pm Portland Center Stage at The Armory 128 NW 11th Ave, Portland, OR 97209. BLACK HISTORY FESTIVAL NW 2020. 503-232-8060, 1408 SE 12th, Portland, OR 97214

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Host organization World Stage Theatre presents this monthlong and city-wide celebration of Black History Month with storytelling, performance, dance, theater, sporting, and discussion events almost every day of February, furthering their goals to "celebrate Black excellence, bridge gaps, amplify truth, unity, and hope in the Pacific Northwest." 6103 NW 7th Avenue-Miami, Florida 33127 305-375-4606 Thursday, February 6, 2020 • 6 - 8 PM South Florida People of Color Miami Shores Multipurpose Center 9900 NE 2nd Avenue Miami Shores, FL, 33138 www.southfloridapoc.org Friday, February 7, 2020 • 11:30 AM Black Affairs Advisory Board’s Black History Month Kickoff The winner will receive a $500 cash prize for their Black Student Union Group. Faculty/Staff, 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11-12; World Trade Center Auditorium, 121 S.W. See the festival website for a full lineup of events. There are events taking place all month … A Celebration of Culture and Heritage Showcasing African American artists, businesses, organizations and leaders. Event Transparency. The two-night performance chronicles the African American experience from Africa to present day through poetry, music and dancing.

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503-477-6590, 549 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, Oregon 97217, 626 SE Main, Portland, Oregon 97214 pic.twitter.com/7pFDO3AOPn. 503-954-2708, 1670 SE 3rd, Portland, Oregon 97214 Feb 1–29. 7 p.m. Feb. 17; Jefferson High School, 5210 N. Kerby Ave. Photo by John Salangsang/Invision/AP, File, Feb. 24: Unity Gala & Marketplace featuring Jemele Hill. Head to the World Trade Center Auditorium for the 12th annual production of “Who I Am Celebrating Me,” created by festival director Sims.

Feb. 1-28; North Portland, Albina, Sellwood and Troutdale libraries, Feb. 2: 4 Tha Culture Skate Night with NW Skaters United at Gresham Skate World. Through arts, education and advocacy 365 days a year, utilizing Black History Month to celebrate Black excellence, bridge gaps, amplify truth, unity and hope in the Pacific NW. Through arts, education and advocacy 365 days a year, utilizing Black History Month to celebrate Black excellence, bridge gaps, amplify truth, unity and hope in the Pacific NW. Local Businesses 682 Interested. Though at least one of the theaters is already sold out, visit blackhistoryfestival.org for any free, last-minute tickets. We loved on one another, laughed, talked back at the screen (y’all know how we do ) and celebrated our Blackness. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. Test your knowledge of black history alongside local youth, fraternities and sororities at Jefferson High School’s game show night.

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Nikki Brown Clown. Portland, Black History Festival NW is an all-ages celebration of culture and heritage showcasing Black artists, businesses, organizations, and leaders through arts, education and advocacy, utilizing Black History Month to celebrate the African Diaspora, bridge gaps, amplify truth, unity and hope in the Pacific Northwest. Oct 2-4 at 11 am-6 pm, City Hall A Celebration of Culture and Heritage Showcasing African American artists, businesses, organizations and leaders. 115 SW Ash St. Suite 600, Portland, OR 97204, Contact

Portland, Oregon. We bought out the theatre to see the long-awaited Black Panther Movie and it did not disappoint! Black Police Museum Black History “Book & Brunch” featuring Attorney Benjamin Crump 480 NW 11th Street-Miami, Florida 33136 Ticketed Event – 305-329-2513 www.historicalblackprecinct.org Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 1 p.m. – 11 p.m. Flossin Media.

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Join us for the PORTLAND AUGUST WILSON MONOLOGUE COMPETITION, RSVP: https://blackhistoryfestival.org/register-for-festival/, Arts & Culture, The Black History Festival NW will close out on Feb. 24 with a Unity Gala & Marketplace headlined by keynote speaker Jemele Hill, journalist and former co-host of ESPN’s Sports Center 6. 503-234-8991, 1340 SE 12th, Portland, OR 97214 Have you seen the artwork for our festival flyer created by Eldon Jones III? Heritage Months, "There is no 'black neighborhood,' " Sims said. Who I Am: Celebrating Me Promo from Sharon Thomas on Vimeo. Takedown Policy, 609 1/2 SE Taylor St., Portland, OR 97214, Find a list of safe, socially distanced ways to stay entertained here, Home For Everyone: A Virtual Fundraiser for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Jailbreak Anniversary Weekend + Art Auction. You don't know that there were empires and kings and queens, so we don't equate Africa or African Americans with that part of growth and intelligence. "Events, including a skate night, private Black Panther screenings and a gospel service, will take place across the Portland area from Gresham to Beaverton to help cater to the city's widespread African American communities, Sims said.
Sat Oct 17 at 11 am-1 pm, Pioneer Courthouse Square 1100 SE Grand, Portland, Oregon 97214 96 talking about this. See blackhistoryfestival.org for more details. To celebrate the release of "Black Panther," Marvel's first film featuring a predominantly African American cast, the festival has rented out multiple theaters for private screenings of the film. pin. 4 p.m. Feb. 24; Self Enhancement Inc., 3920 N. Kerby, $25, brownpapertickets.com/event/3230822. When you look at Africa you don't see all the beautiful resources. Portland Center Stage at The Armory CONTINUE READING City.

Check it out here, or click on the screenshot below. A Celebration of Culture and Heritage Showcasing African American artists, businesses, organizations and leaders. PST. Black History Month, School of Journalism and Communication, Takedown Policy, Contact | Join us for Black History Festival Northwest 2020 This is a celebration of culture and heritage showcasing African American artists, businesses, organizations and leaders. 503-975-6825, 1212 SE Hawthorne, Portland, OR 97202 The youth-curated museum exhibits kick off the month of activities. Music, 503-234-7786, 609 1/2 SE Taylor St., Portland, OR 97214 Salmon St., $12, brownpapertickets.com/event/3230802, Marvel Studios' BLACK PANTHER..T'Challa/Black Panther (Chadwick Boseman)..Ph: Film Frame..(c)Marvel Studios 2018.

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