Black History Month Events: Lowell, Lynn
February is Black History Month, and we’re celebrating all over the state! Find our list of Massachusetts Black History Month events below; if you have an event you’d like to submit for inclusion, please email Joshua Murray: murray@nonotuck.com.
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African Community Center of Lowell/ Lowell Public Library Reading Program
The African Community Center of Lowell is collaborating with the Lowell Public Library to offer a reading program with books about African and African-American history and culture. This program will be offered for children in the Lowell public schools as well as children in Ghana.
During February, also as part of Black History month, ACCL will offer a visual tour from the Cape Coast Castle.
February 17
Celebrate Black History Month – Family Friendly Paint Night
Lynn Museum/LynnArts
590 Washington Street
Lynn, MA 01901
Celebrate Black History Month with a family friendly paint night!
2PM Contact: INFO@NSJUNETEENTH.com
February 20
Black History Month Celebration at Lynn Museum
590 Washington Street
Join us to celebrate the creativity of Black artists, musicians, and authors during February school vacation week.
Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum, view our latest exhibitions, and participate in complimentary art-making activities and special programs Monday, February 20th through Wednesday, February 22nd, between 10 am – 2 pm. All are welcome!
Schedule:
February 20th | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Styrofoam Printmaking inspired by the “Black Women of Print”
February 20th | 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm – Hip-Hop History Workshop with Big Brother Sadi
February 21
Black History Month Celebration at Lynn Museum
590 Washington Street
Join us to celebrate the creativity of Black artists, musicians, and authors during February school vacation week.
Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum, view our latest exhibitions, and participate in complimentary art-making activities and special programs Monday, February 20th through Wednesday, February 22nd, between 10 am – 2 pm. All are welcome!
Schedule:
February 21st | 10:30 am – 11:30 am – Reading Hour featuring a pop-up with Susie’s Stories Rockport
February 21st | 12:00 pm – 2:00 pm – DIY Clay Art Making inspired by the work of Augusta Savage
February 22
Black History Month Celebration at Lynn Museum
590 Washington Street
Join us to celebrate the creativity of Black artists, musicians, and authors during February school vacation week.
Enjoy FREE admission to the Museum, view our latest exhibitions, and participate in complimentary art-making activities and special programs Monday, February 20th through Wednesday, February 22nd, between 10 am – 2 pm. All are welcome!
Schedule:
February 22nd | 10:30 am – 12:30 pm – Community Storytelling & Spoken Word with Michelle La Poetica
February 22nd | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm – Exploring Color Workshop inspired by the work of Alma Thomas
February 28
Special Screening: "Madan Sara" Documentary
Academic Arts Center, Middlesex Community College, Lowell Ma, 2 Green St, Lowell, MA 01852-2222, United States,Lowell, Massachusetts
In honor of Black History Month, join us for an exclusive screening of the captivating documentary "Madan Sara" by Haitian journalist Etant Dupain
February 29
“Black History on Stage/Blending the Past with the Present”
12:30-1:30 p.m. and 6-7 p.m.
Comley-Lane Theatre
870 Broadway St., Lowell, MA
Join us as we explore the practice and impact of Black history on stage. This performance will include a one-woman show presenting a range of historic figures, with a second artist acting as liaison to the audience. The historic figures will feature Angela Davis, Ida B. Wells, Fannie Lou Hamer, Sojourner Truth, Leonard Jeffries and Fred Hampton.
Reserve your free tickets by email at: blackhistoryonstageuml@gmail.com.
(Please include your name, the total number of tickets needed and any necessary accommodations.)
March 12
Yesterday Today Tomorrow: Reflections Beyond Black History Month
Held Virtually Via Zoom March 12 from 10 a.m.- 12 p.m.
Across the nation, we officially recognize Black History Month in February, but conversations around black history should happen year-round.
Please join the NE Region Diversity Committee on 3/12/24 from 10am-12pm for a virtual presentation "Reflections Beyond Black History Month".
To register: rick.camara@mass.gov
