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4 Black History Month events you can attend

Title: Shatterin’ Rules, Makin’ Moves The History of Black Comic Books and Creators

Date: Feb. 8, 2024

Time: 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

Whether you’re a comic fan or enjoy learning more about Black culture bring a friend.

Explore and celebrate the ways that Black culture and artists have contributed and influenced comics and culture.

You can register for the event here.

Title: Shatterin’ Rules, Makin’ Moves The History of Black Comic Books and Creators

Date: Feb. 17, 2024

Time: 2:00 pm – 3: 00 pm

Learn about the groundbreaking work that Black comic creators and comic book artists have done that are revolutionizing the way comic books are being introduced, promoted, and read. This is an all ages event.

What makes these comics and characters so unique is that they draw off everything that represents the Black experience (ie: History, Folk-lore, Mythology, Astrology, Climate, Language, Music and Technology). This presentation will represent and celebrate those contributions and their importance to the comic book industry and to po culture itself.

Title: Heritage To Hustle

Date: Feb 22, 2024

Time: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm

Bring your family and friends to learn from Dantá Williams, artist, writer, and consultant for a lecture and workshop focused on the inventions and innovations created by Black people over the centuries from enslaved Africans in the US through the digital age.

You can register for the event here.

Title: Shatterin’ Rules, Makin’ Moves The History of Black Comic Books and Creators

Date: Feb 29, 2024

Time: 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm

Calling all artisans, breakers, DJs, graffiti artists, MC’s and entrepreneurs. Join us for an evening of discussion on the vast careers in hip-hop, with Danta “Styles Raw” Williams, Chicago DJ and hip-hop historian.

Explore how the foundational elements of hip-hop can empower youth, create positivity in the community and provide future career opportunities. The conversation will cover a range of topics including culture, education, social justice, networking and music industry careers.

You can register for the event to attend the Zoom here.

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