Events › Black History Month Program

Newark Library is partnering with the Tri-Cities - Afro American Cultural & Historical Society (AACHS) for their annual Black History Month Program.  https://aachstricity.org/

This year the national theme is A Century of Black History Commemorations - recognizing Dr. Carter G. Woodson's founding of Negro History Week (now Black History Month) in 1926 and a century of celebrations.

The AACHS 51st Annual Black History Month Program will feature:

• Guest Speakers
• Isaiah Collier's "The Story of 400 Years" listening and reflection experience (2 sessions 12:30 & 2:30)
• Educational Exhibits
• Food to purchase & vendors on site

The Black History Month Program will take place Saturday, February 14, 12-4 pm in the gym at the City of Newark - Silliman Activity & Aquatic Center, 6800 Mowry Ave, Newark, CA 94560.

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An ASL (American Sign Language) interpreter or closed captioning can be provided for this program if requested at least seven (7) days in advance. For assistance, please contact your library or accessibility@aclibrary.org.