The Art of Horace Pippin (Zoom)
Art historian Jeff Mishur returns to discuss the life and art of Pippin, a disabled veteran and a self-taught American artist who painted a range of themes, including scenes inspired by his service in World War I, landscapes, portraits and biblical subjects. See some of his best-known works that address the U.S.'s history of slavery and racial segregation. Register.
7pm Mon., Feb. 20
Researching African American Ancestors (Zoom)
Learn about Federal and state resources you can use to identify formerly enslaved ancestors, as well as other commonly used pre-1870 and antebellum records. This programs will also highlight the legal and historical context and interpretive guidance relevant to African Americans. Register.
7pm Thurs., Feb. 23
Black Music's Impact on America (Zoom)
Marian Anderson, Billie Holiday, Stevie Wonder and Marvin Gaye are just a few of the African American singers who made statements with their music, their words, their rhythms, and their messages. Join Linda Gorham, on a musical journey as she tells the stories behind influential songs by Black artists: songs that helped shape American music and perhaps, even more importantly, songs that helped shape American attitudes. Register.
7pm Mon., Feb. 27
Invisible Warriors (Zoom)
Invisible Warriors shares the individual experiences of a small group of elegant ladies who represent the 600,000 Black women who fled lives as domestics and sharecroppers to work in factories and U.S. government offices during World War II. These patriotic pioneers share their wartime memories, recounting their battles against racism at home, Nazism abroad, and sexism everywhere.
Virtual Screening: Invisible Warriors (YouTube)
Sunday, March 5 - Wednesday, March 15
Receive a link to stream this powerful film when you register to attend either the live introduction or closing Q&A session with producer Gregory S. Cooke.
Historian Gregory S. Cooke (Zoom)
Welcome documentary historian Gregory S. Cooke for an introduction to his film Invisible Warriors. Register.
2-3pm Sun., Mar. 5
An Evening with Documentary Historian Gregory S. Cooke (Zoom)
Join producer Gregory S. Cooke for insightful conversation and a Q&A session after viewing his film Invisible Warriors. Register.
7-8pm Wed., Mar. 15