The MDC Hialeah Campus celebrates Black History Month 2021 and honors African Americans by exploring themes of Black family, race, and identity. This guide will offer library resources featuring eBooks, films, and videos.
Racism and Its Effects on Society Presentation by: Dr. Jane Elliott Sponsored by: MDC Hialeah 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM |
Cultural Conversation on Race and Representation: Panel Discussion on Black Lives Matter 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM Hosted by: The BHM Committee |
Virtual Spoken Word: A Tribute to Black History Presentation by: The BHM Committee 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM |
Elements of Hip-Hop and Leadership Presentation by: Trill or Not Trill Sponsored by: Student Life 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Link coming soon! |
A Seat at the Table: Discussion surrounding Mental Health & Health Disparities in Communities Hosted by: Gabriel Lamas and Ryan Small 4:00 PM – 5:00 PM |
Film Screening: The Great Debaters Presentation by: The BHM Committee 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM |
The National Museum of African American History and Culture, established by Act of Congress in 2003, is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. To date, the Museum has collected more than 36,000 artifacts and nearly 100,000 individuals have become members. It was opened to the public, by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, on September 24, 2016, as the 19th and newest museum of the Smithsonian Institution. The legislation authorizing its construction was co-sponsored by, the late Georgia Congressman, John Lewis.