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Park Forest Commission on Human Relations to Host Film, Panel Discussion on Feb. 20 to Celebrate Black History Month

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 13, 2016. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations hosts a Black History Month program on Saturday, Feb. 20 at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Blvd. The program features a film on Tulsa, Oklahoma’s Black Wall Street, one of the most successful African-American communities in the country during[Read More…]

Roosevelt University to Observe Black History Month with Mountain Top

CHICAGO–(ENEWSPF)–February 11, 2016. Students and alumni from Roosevelt University’s Music Conservatory Chorus and Chorale will mark Black History Month with February 16 through 18 performances for high school students and the public of Jacob TV’s Mountain Top. Rarely seen in the Chicago area, this emotionally moving multi-media event incorporates singing[Read More…]

Rep. Robin Kelly Announces Student Video Contest in Celebration of Black History Month

MATTESON—(ENEWSPF)—February 3, 2016. Congresswoman Robin Kelly invites students from kindergarten through 8th grade to participate in her annual Black History Month Video Contest that honors the accomplishments of African-Americans. In the short video, students can describe why it’s important to celebrate Black History Month, the moment in African American history[Read More…]

Prairie State College Celebrating Black History Month 2016

CHICAGO HEIGHTS–(ENEWSPF)–January 29, 2016.  Prairie State College (PSC) is celebrating Black History Month in February with a few events around campus. All events are free and open to the public, and will be held on the college’s main campus at 202 S. Halsted St. in Chicago Heights. The Charles Drew/Heartland[Read More…]

Matteson Area Public Library District Black History Month Speakers

MATTESON, IL-(ENEWSPF)- This year, to celebrate Black History Month, The Matteson Area Public Library District, is hosting speakers that will entertain and inform our community on different topics covering Black History. Our first event, ‘The Life and Import of Fannie Lou Hamer’ will take place at beginning at 1:00pm, on Saturday, February 6, 2016, at[Read More…]

Black History Month Programs Coming to South Suburban College

  SOUTH HOLLAND, IL–(ENEWSPF)–January 28, 2016.  South Suburban College’s Office of Student Life & Leadership presents four programs open to the public at no charge in honor of Black History Month. Afro Blues Ensemble presents “A Tribute to Miles Davis” Tuesday, February 9, 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., Kindig Performing[Read More…]

Park Forest Commission on Human Relations to Present Black History Month Program on February 21

Park Forest, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 21, 2015. The Park Forest Commission on Human Relations will present a Black History Month program celebrating African-American investors on Saturday, February 21, beginning at 2 p.m., at Freedom Hall, 410 Lakewood Boulevard. The event is free and open to the public. Join Sketch N’ Tyme as[Read More…]

Congresswoman Robin Kelly Donates Books to Matteson Public Library in Honor of Black History Month

Matteson, IL—(ENEWSPF)—February 11, 2015. Congresswoman Robin Kelly delivered nearly 100 books to the Matteson Public Library, more than 60 of them on African American history in honor of Black History Month. The books were donated as part of the Library of Congress Surplus Book Program. “Creating an opportunity for our[Read More…]

Prairie State College Recognizes Black History Month with Panel Discussion on February 17

CHICAGO HEIGHTS—(ENEWSPF)—February 10, 2015. As part of its recognition of Black History Month, Prairie State College (PSC) is hosting “Let’s Talk – A Conversation About Education, Poverty, Law Enforcement Practices, and Where Does Society Go From Here,” a panel discussion presented by the Male Success Initiative (MSI) and the Black[Read More…]

Representative Robin Kelly Launches Student Video Contest in Celebration of Black History Month

Washington, DC—(ENEWSPF)—February 4, 2014. Congresswoman Robin Kelly launched a student video contest today to honor the accomplishments of African-Americans. Students from kindergarten through eighth grade may submit a short video describing why it’s important to celebrate Black History Month. The top videos will be posted on Rep. Kelly’s website, while[Read More…]

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