Celebrate Black History Month with this storytelling performance that shines a light on the essential part that African Americans played in shaping this country. For grades 4 and up.
From the earliest days of slavery to present times, African Americans have been here, living and struggling, working and creating. Their contributions, experiences and efforts have sometimes been ignored; this stirring presentation shines a light on the unique and essential part that African Americans played in the shaping of this country. These moving and sometimes humorous stories prove how important and integral African Americans are to this country - they are part of America and America is part of them. Erik Pearson accompanies Ms. Ferlatte on banjo & guitar.
This program is in partnership with The Music Center
The Be the Change Series is the Library’s promise to build collective understanding of systemic racism, elevate the voices and stories of Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), and inspire our community to be the change through lectures, exhibits, and programming. It takes place in conjunction with such commemorations as Hispanic Heritage Month, Filipino American History Month, Native American Heritage Month, Black History Month, Armenian Genocide Remembrance, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and LGBTQ+ Pride.
We welcome persons with disabilities to participate in all our programs and events. For accommodations requests, please email LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov
For additional information about this event, please contact Grandview Library at 818-548-2049 or send us an email at LibraryInfo@GlendaleCA.gov
The Library is located on 1535 5th St Glendale, CA 91201. Next to the library entrance, in front of Jefferson Elementary School. Parking is available onsite during library open hours from 1:30-6:00pm. Accessible parking and wheelchair access is available. Street parking is available on 5th street, Ruberta Ave, and adjacent streets.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | Children | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Special Events | Performance |
TAGS: | Tweens | Teens | Children | Black History Month | Be the Change | Adult |
The Children's technology-focused Library at Grandview now offers a new SteamSpace offering programs with Virtual Reality, Spheros, and Ozobots. The newly renovated Library also expanded it's children's collections to include more technology, non-fiction books, international language materials, CDs, DVDs and more for patrons of all ages to enjoy.
We offer monthly Tween and Teen programs where students have the opportunity to explore our Cricut, paint on canvas and more.
