In 1926, Carter G. Woodson announced the first-ever Negro History Week. 50 years later, Black History Month was adopted as a nationwide observance during the celebration of the U.S. bicentennial in 1976. Now, after 95 years of this American tradition, we gather to reflect upon what goes on "behind the scenes" in preparation for Black history month as well as what Black museum professionals and artists envision for the future of this observance.

Program Format - Zoom Webinar

Date & Time - February 4th, 6pm - 7pm EST

Admission - Donate what you wish

Meet Our Speakers:

• Hannah Wallace (host) - Director of Public Engagement at The Christ Church Preservation Trust

• Walter DeShields - Actor with Theatre in the X

• Intisar Hamilton - Artist with Main Line Art Center

• Joaquim Hamilton - Independent Artist and Associate Director of College Counselling with Westtown School

• Ivan Henderson - Vice President of Programming at The African American Museum in Philadelphia

• Michael Idriss - African American Interpretive Fellow at The Museum of the American Revolution

• Adrienne Whaley - Director of Education and Community Engagement at Museum of the American Revolution