As part of Black History Month, the El Paso Museum of Art welcomes the public to enjoy a lecture and reception on the life of African-American artist, Jacob Lawrence at 2 p.m. on February 23 at the museum. The event is related to the exhibit Jacob Lawrence’s: “Toussaint L’Ouverture” Series: The Haitian Revolution that is […]Read More
African-Americans have played a key role in the development of the United States and continue to have a tremendous impact on communities like El Paso, students at Andress High learned during the school’s annual Black History Celebration this week. “We want to honor, uplift and recognize the important contributions that African Americans have made,” said […]Read More
In honor of Black History Month, Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Montecillo will host a special panel discussion following the screening of James Baldwin’s I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO at 4:45pm on Sunday, February 19, 2017. The 2017 Academy Award Nominee for Best Documentary, I AM NOT YOUR NEGRO is an adaptation of writing by the late […]Read More
El Paso Community College (EPCC) will celebrate Black History with its annual month of activities this February. All activities are free and open to the public. Each campus will have displays and activities on Black History throughout the month. “Recognizing the accomplishments of Black Americans is an important part of Diversity Programs at EPCC,” said […]Read More
The New Mexico State University College of Education and Black Programs will host several events this month recognizing Black History Month with cultural music performances. The college’s Dance Program and Black Programs will sponsor a performance by Soriba Fofana, director of the MORIA West African Dance & Drum Ensemble in New Mexico. The performance will […]Read More
The Andress High School community celebrated Black History Month Thursday night with a lesson on the Buffalo Soldiers, a taste of soul food and the words of poet Maya Angelou. The event kicked off with a performance by Powell Elementary students and a poetry reading from the high school’s CDL program. Andress Military Family Liaison […]Read More
New Mexico State University will celebrate Black History Month with 11 events on campus throughout the month of February. Festus Addo-Yobo, director of Black Programs at NMSU, said that history, culture and identity are important reasons to host Black History Month events. “African Americans have contributed greatly, not only to this nation, but to the […]Read More
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