UCLA’s forgotten legacy: Kenny Washington, the first Black head coach in school’s women’s basketball history
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Celebrate Black History Month with Black Resistance Cookies
Cookie Cart is offering Black History Month cookies to honor the strength, resilience, and perseverance of Black communities and support their mission to empower young people of color through leadership development and job training.
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Pioneers in Chemistry: The Legacy of Mary Elliott Hill and St. Elmo Brady
Mary Elliott Hill and St. Elmo Brady were pioneers in chemistry who broke barriers and made significant contributions to their field, becoming the first Black women and PhD chemists in the United States.
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Penumbra premieres ‘Paradise Blue’
Penumbra Theatre’s production of “Paradise Blue” brings a powerful story of Black experiences in the ’50s to the stage, exploring themes of identity, survival, and gentrification, and resonating with urban communities.
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Minnesota Frost Honors Black History Month with Unity Game Celebration
The Minnesota Frost will celebrate Black History Month on February 23, 2025, with a night dedicated to honoring Black athletes, fans, and communities, featuring a unique design by artist Kezna Dalz and supporting Black Girl Hockey Club.
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Sabathani Community Center Honors Black History Month with a Celebration of Culture, Business, and Youth
Sabathani Community Center in South Minneapolis is leading the celebration of Black History Month with a lineup of events honoring history, empowering local businesses, and uplifting Black youth, including a market, talent showcase, basketball tournament, and history museum.
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Black to the Future: Celebrating Black Brilliance Through Innovation and Fashion
Black to the Future is an event that celebrates Black excellence in innovation, entrepreneurship, and fashion design, featuring interactive activities, a game show, and a fashion show.
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Expressions of Blackness: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Creativity
The cities of Hopkins and Minnetonka will celebrate Black excellence on February 20 with an evening of art, music, entrepreneurship, and resilience at the Hopkins Center for the Arts.
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How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Barbershop Conversation for Black Men
The “How Are You Feeling Mentally? A Black Men’s Panel” event on February 23, 2025, at 825 Arts in Saint Paul, MN, will feature open dialogue on mental health and well-being in Black men’s lives, including topics such as fronting and emotional vulnerability, intimacy and connection, and breaking stigmas.
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Honoring Black Excellence: Bloomington Pioneers and Changemakers 2024
The Bloomington Pioneers and Changemakers series honors Black leaders who have made significant contributions to the community, including champions of equity and education, trailblazers in business and social impact, and advocates for the next generation.
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Bessie Coleman was First African-American Woman to Earn Pilot’s License
Bessie Coleman was the first African-American woman in world history to earn a pilot’s license in 1921 and became a national sensation as a barnstormer in the early 1920s. Despite facing numerous racial barriers, she was an inspiration to minority aviators for decades.
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Who I Am: A Celebration of Black Identity Through Art
Minneapolis Public Schools is showcasing the work of local Black artists in an exhibition celebrating Black identity, featuring works from both local and national artists and a special opening reception on February 4.
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Black History Month Dinner: A Night of Culture, Community, and Celebration
The Black History Month Dinner hosted by the Legacy Coordination Network will celebrate the African Diaspora’s culture, traditions, and resilience, featuring performances, keynote speakers, and a community impact session.
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Celebrating Black History Month in the Twin Cities: A vibrant array of events
Celebrate Black History Month in the Twin Cities with various events throughout the month, including book launches, musical performances, and cultural celebrations.
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Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery Presents “The Black Vote”
The Black Vote, a multimedia exhibition curated by historian Mica L. Anders, opens in February at the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
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MNmicro Film Festival Celebrates Black History Month with Powerful Films
The Twin Cities Film Fest is hosting the third installment of the MNmicro Film Festival on February 4, 2025, featuring five films that celebrate Black History Month, with free tickets available through Eventbrite.