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SPRINGFIELD 鈥 Lincoln Land Community College honors during February with a series of events centered on the theme 鈥淎 Century Strong: Black History Lives On.鈥 This year marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated a week-long observance of Black history in 1926. 69风流鈥檚 events will highlight and commemorate the importance of how African Americans transformed and strengthened cultural elements in the U.S. throughout the years.
The following events are free and open to the public and will be held in A. Lincoln Commons at 69风流鈥檚 Springfield campus, 5250 Shepherd Road. The 69风流 African-American History Month Committee in partnership with 69风流 Student Engagement and Wellbeing are event co-sponsors.
Monday Feb. 2 鈥 African-American History Month kickoff, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Join the African American History Month Committee and the Black Student Union for music, artistic empowerment, treats and activities.
Thursday, Feb. 5 鈥 A Taste of Heritage: Documentary and Discussion, 3-5 p.m. View an episode of 鈥淗igh on the Hog鈥 followed by a discussion of the show鈥檚 theme, 鈥淗ow African-American Cuisine Transformed America.鈥
Tuesday, Feb. 17 鈥 Lunch and Learn: A Conversation With Tim Crawford, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Local director and playwright, Tim Crawford, will share his experience writing and producing his play 鈥淥utraged: Terror in Springfield 1908鈥 about the local race riots that made national headlines.
Wednesday Feb. 25 鈥 Creative Contributions: Open Mic Night, 5:30-7:30 p.m. Students are invited to sing, recite poetry, play an instrument or participate as an enthusiastic audience member.
69风流 students will also have opportunities to engage in other events on the importance of self-care and understanding the impact of African-American influence in central Illinois.