Reservations for the event are now CLOSED: Book Discussion With Dr. Charles Dew![]() Wednesday, December 28, 2016 6:00pm The museum will be hosting a book discussion with Dr. Charles Dew about his book, The Making of a Racist. "In
this powerful memoir, Charles Dew, one of America’s most respected historians of the South--and particularly its
history of slavery--turns the focus on his own life, which began not in the halls of enlightenment but in a society
unequivocally committed to segregation".
"Dew re-creates the midcentury American South of his childhood--in many respects a boy’s paradise, but one stained by Lost Cause revisionism and, worse, by the full brunt of Jim Crow. Dew’s wish with this book is to show how the South of his childhood came into being, poisoning the minds even of honorable people, and to answer the question put to him by Illinois Browning Culver, the African American woman who devoted decades of her life to serving his family: 'Charles, why do the grown-ups put so much hate in the children?'" |
3rd Annual Bring Out the Dolls, Balls and Books Event![]() Sunday, December 18, 5:00pm-8:00pm The third annual Bring out the Dolls, Balls and Books event will be held on Sunday, December 18, from 5:00-8:00pm. Donations of dolls, balls and books will benefit the youth in our community this holiday season. The night will be a Holiday Open House with a tree lighting ceremony, a wide collection of African American Santas and Angels, Christmas Caroling and a Ginger Bread House Competition. Join us for a Holiday Celebration for all ages! Drop off location is at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum 2240 9th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL, 33712 |
Santa Claus is Coming to Town at the WoodsonSunday, December 11, 3:00pm-5:00pm Santa Claus is Coming to Town at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum. A professional photo will be taken with Santa. A $5 Donation is recommended at the door. Reservations are Required and are Limited. To reserve your spot, please email us at woodsonmuseum@gmail.com |
Second Saturday ArtWalk![]() Saturday, December 10, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Join us at the museum for our monthly Second Saturday ArtWalk featuring the extraordinary work of Florida artist Paul Houzell. Get a chance to see his exquisite work of art before it leaves the museum. Also, see our sensational Christmas decorations with our black santa collection now on display.
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Kitchen Table Literary Arts Book Club Open House![]() Saturday, November 12, 4:00pm
Join us at the Museum as the Kitchen Table Literary Arts Center presents their Book Club Open House for the 2017 season. Learn about the book club and about the Kitchen Table Literary Arts Center, learn more about the museum and its events and Pre-Register for the Book Club 2017 season.
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"We Are Charleston" Q&A During the Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading![]() Saturday, November 12, 1:15-2:15pm The "We Are Charleston" Authors will be having a Q&A session during the Tampa Bay Times Festival of Reading at
the University of South Florida St. Petersburg Campus in the University Student Center.
Location: 140 7th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
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Popcorn & Politics- Election Return Watch Party![]() Tuesday, November 8, 7:00pm Join us at the museum for Popcorn & Politics- an election return watch party. Begins at 7:00pm. |
Halloween @ The Dr. Carter G. Woodson Museum![]() Monday, October 31, 6:00-9:00pm
Join us Halloween Night, October 31, from 6-9pm at the
Best Creative Costume Contest (older kids and parents)
There will be food, candy and fun! Come enjoy a safe night of fun brought to you by a host of supporters and ITS FREE FOR EVERYONE!
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ASALH Seminar: Criminal Justice in the United States: Eyewitness Identification, Wrongful Convictions?![]() Saturday, October 29, 10:00am
The St. Petersburg Branch of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Presents a Seminar, Saturday, October 29, 2016 at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum AT 10:00 AM on the Conviction of Michael Morgan: a young resident of St. Petersburg, who says he was wrongfully convicted of a crime he did not commit. Watch a short film by journalist Michael Deeson and join the discussion.
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"Staking Our Claim" at the Historic Manhattan Casino![]() Friday, October 14, 5-6:30pm Join the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum in "staking our claim" on Friday evening, October 14th, from 5:00pm-6:30pm at the historic Manhattan Casino, 642 22nd Street South, when the City of St. Petersburg will offer an Open House for potential bidders. Let's rise up and demonstrate our claim to the Manhattan Casino. |
Second Saturday ArtWalk Featuring the work of Paul A. Houzell![]() Saturday, October 8, 5:00pm-9:00pm
Join us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum Saturday, October 8 from 5-9pm for the city wide
Second Saturday ArtWalk. See our current exhibit, "Paintings that Heal in the Sacred Phi" by renowned artist Paul
A. Houzell, who will be at the museum from 5-8pm.
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ASALH to Honor the Great Dr. John Hope Franklin![]() Saturday, October 8, 10:00am "We knew him, we admired him, we respected his genius, and we loved him." Join us at the museum as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) present a documentary and discussion for the honorable Dr. John Hope Franklin. A documentary film on his life will be shown followed by a seminar on his major accomplishments with personal reminiscences of his annual visits to St. Petersburg and his life. Come see the film and participate in the seminar discussion led by Dr. Ray Arsenault, Ms. Yvonne Alsup, Dr. Ronald Sheehy, Ms. Jennifer Gamble, and others who knew him. Dr. Franklin is the pre-eminent African American Historian of our generation. Let us honor him! |
"Lift Every Voice St. Pete" Free Museum Day![]() Saturday, September 24, 9:00am The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum will join with African American Museums across the country
on September 24 (Free Museum Day), celebrating the grand opening of the Smithsonian's National Museum of African
American History and Culture. The Woodson has adopted the theme
The day will be festive, filled with the viewing of the national museum's opening, song, dance, spoken word, drumming and more. Also, there will be a FREE continental breakfast available.
If you have interest in being a part of this extraordinary day of celebration, please contact us at woodsonmuseum@gmail.com. Please plan to join us when we lift every voice St. Pete. Gospel Choirs, school choruses, soloists, poets and artists are ALL welcome! |
The Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association Presents La Lucha![]() Sunday, September 18, 3:00pm La Lucha, the Tampa Bay area based jazz band will pay tribute to National Hispanic
Heritage Month with a concert featuring songs spanning the history, culture and influences of Jazz throughout Latin
America. Their repertoire includes new arrangements of popular Spanish hits and hidden musical gems from Colombia,
Mexico, Argentina, Cuba and the United States. Special guests include trumpet player James Suggs and singer/poet
Gloria Muñoz.
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**Registration Full-Youth Piano Lessons at the Woodson![]() Beginning Monday, September 12 at 4:30pm Beginning Monday, September 12 at 4:30pm, the beautiful, gifted and talented Latreca Shawnese will be offering FREE piano lessons to inner city youth. *Registration is full for this event
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Second Saturday ArtWalk![]() Saturday, September 10, 5:00pm Join us Saturday night, September 10, for the city-wide Second Saturday ArtWalk event at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum. This month, the museum will be featuring the work of charcoal artist Adrian Pickett Jr. There will be light refreshments available. |
Debut Series Book Club![]() Saturday, August 27, 7:00pm Join the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum and the Kitchen Table Literary Arts Center for our monthly
Debut Series Book Club.
For more information, contact Sheree Greer at shereegreer@gmail.com
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Community Conversation with Dr. Umar Johnson![]() Sunday, August 14, 2:00-4:00pm There was standing room only as the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum hosted a terrific and inspirational
event with the Prince of Pan Africanism Dr. Umar Johnson on Sunday, August 14.
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Shine 2016- An Evening of Celebration and Inspiration-Women Living Well![]() Monday, August 8th Get ready to step into your best life. Join us for a fun evening of great company, great music and empowerment. Women Living Well is an exciting and enriching event filled with encouragement and inspiration. Women celebrating women and empowering each other by loving themselves and the beauty in others. |
Fall into Success![]() Sunday, August 7th
The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum was proud to co-host this amazing event for some extraordinary
young women. Their vision of motivation and mentoring those recognized are inspirational and the speakers inspired
everyone in the building - young and old.
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BlueBird Book Bus Inspired Family Day![]() Sunday, July 31, 4:00pm-6:00pm
Join us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum when we host the Bluebird Book Bus. Enjoy some
amazing books the whole family will love. There will be live story telling, ice cream sundaes and so much more!
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Debut Series Book Club![]() Saturday, July 30, 7:00pm
Join us at the Museum for our Debut Series Book Club with Kitchen Table Literary Arts Center.
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Sea of Vision- Florida Inspired 2016-2017 Exhibition Artists of PARC- Opening Reception![]() Friday, July 29, 5:00-9:00pm Celebrate the creativity of the Florida inspired 2016-2017 Exhibition Artists at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African
American History Museum. This exhibition features new works by emerging artists with intellectual and developmental
disabilities who participate in the Inspired Artist Studios at PARC. Enjoy music, food and sensational artwork.
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A Night of Protest Poetry and Poetry of Witness![]() Sunday, July 24, 5:00pm Tampa Bay poetry and institutional leaders are gathering in a unified call for human rights in America. These leaders
include Florida's Poet Laureate, Peter Meinke; professors from the University of South Florida, the University
of Tampa, Eckerd College, and St. Petersburg College; and dedicated leaders of community poetry organizations.
We will remember the lives of those lost this week in senseless acts of violence: Alton Sterling, Philando Castile,
Brent Thompson, Patrick Zamarripa, Michael Krol, Lorne Ahrens, and Michael Smith.
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ASALH Meeting![]() Saturday, June 25, 2016 10:00am Monthly meeting of the St. Petersburg ASALH Chapter. New Members and guest are always welcomed to attend.
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2nd Saturday ArtWalk... Opening Reception Featuring the Works of Dr. Dallas Jackson![]() Saturday, June 11, 2016 5pm-9pm Join us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum for ArtWalk and our feature of the work by Dallas
Jackson. We invite you to take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about the museum, our upcoming
events, programs, and so much more. While here you'll also be able to gain more insight on the pieces in this exhibit,
tour our facility, stroll through our Legacy Gardens, enjoy music, light refreshments and the opportunity to meet
the artist. ArtWalk is a citywide event that's engaging for the whole family.
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Still I Rise: An Exhibition of Works by Cora Marshall![]() Exhibit runs through May 31, 2016 The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum is excited about our new exhibit titled, "Still I Rise", by Cora Marshall. Each piece featured in this powerful exhibit tells a story of resiliency, strength, courage and perseverance as seen through the eyes of African American women who've suffered the plights of slavery and oppression in many different facets here in America. We invite you and your family to come by and see the amazing work of this extremely gifted Artist. |
Memorial Celebration & Jazz Jam in Honor of Buster Cooper![]() Saturday, May 28, 2016 5pm In celebration of the life and legacy of legendary Trombonist Buster Cooper the Dr. Carter G Woodson African American
History Museum is honored to be partnered with the Al Downing Tampa Bay Jazz Association to host a jazz jam and
memorial to reflect on the life and joy that brought to so many lives through his music.
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ASALH Meeting![]() Saturday, May 28, 2016 10:00am Monthly meeting of the St. Petersburg ASALH Chapter. New Members and guest are always welcomed to attend.
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Welcome Principal Nikita Reed![]() Thursday, May 19, 2016 6pm-8pm Welcoming reception for the new principal at Melrose Elementary school Nikita J. Reed Thursday, May 19, 2016 6:00 p.m. Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum 2240 9th Ave South
St. Petersburg, fl 33712 In keeping with the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum’s commitment to Melrose Elementary School, we are pleased to welcome the school’s new leader, Ms. Nikita J. Reed.Ms. Reed brings a fresh perspective to energizing a neighborhood school with passion, commitment and a proven track record for redirecting youth and professionals in challenging learning environments. Please plan to join us when we host a reception to introduce Ms. Reed, and demonstrate our support to ensuring the success of area youth. For more information contact: woodsonmuseum@gmail.com or 727.323.1104
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2nd Saturday ArtWalk... Still I Rise: An Exhibition of Works by Cora Marshall![]() Saturday, May 14, 2016 5pm-9pm Join us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum for ArtWalk and our feature of the work by by
Cora Marshall. We invite you to take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about the museum, our upcoming
events, programs, and so much more. While here you'll also be able to gain more insight on the pieces in this exhibit,
tour our facility, stroll through our Legacy Gardens, enjoy music, light refreshments and the opportunity to meet
the artist. ArtWalk is a citywide event that's engaging for the whole family.
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ASALH Meeting![]() Saturday, April 23, 2016 | 10:00am Monthly meeting of the St. Petersburg ASLAH Chapter. New Members and guest are always welcomed to attend.
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Heritage Series Book Club![]() Friday, April 22, 2016 7:00pm Alpha Kappa Alpha's 60th Anniversary Legacy edition chronicles the women who cultivated a history of sisterhood and service in the Zeta Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority from its beginning on Dec. 15, 1955 in St. Petersburg, Florida to its present status as a thriving chapter living out the sorority’s motto to be “Supreme in Service to All Mankind.” Learn more at www.zuochapter.org. |
AL DOWNING JAZZ ASSOCIATION JAZZ JAM![]() Sunday April 17, 2016 3:00pm
Join us as we celebrate National Poetry Month with the AL Downing Jazz Association. Live Jazz and Poetry by some of
the best in the Bay!
The Jazz group: The 2016 National award winning Lakewood High School's Jazz Ensemble
the 54th Avenue South Jazz Combo with Featured Poet Peter Meinke, Poet Laureate of Florida Place: Dr. Carter G Woodson African American History Museum
2240 9th Avenue South St. Petersburg, FL
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NAACP Youth Council Reorganization Meeting![]() April 16, 2016
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2nd Saturday ArtWalk... Still I Rise: An Exhibition of Works by Cora Marshall![]() Saturday, April 9, 2016 | 5pm-9pm Join us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum for our official exhibit opening artist reception
of the work by by Cora Marshall through May 31st. Take advantage of this great opportunity to learn more about
the museum; events and programming. Gain more insight on the pieces in this exhibit, tour our facility, Stroll
through our Legacy Gardens, enjoy music, and light refreshments. ArtWalk is a citywide event that's engaging for
the whole family.
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Easter Egg Hunt![]() Saturday, March 26, 2016 | 11am-2pm Join us March 26 for a Easter Egg Hunt at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum. The event will be held in our Legacy Gardens and reservations are required. Please email woodsonmuseum@gmail.com or call 727.323.1104 for more information. |
AKA Soroity Legacy Book Unveiling![]() Tuesday, March 22, 2016 | 6:00pm Alpha Kappa Alpha's 60th Anniversary Legacy edition chronicles the women who cultivated a history of sisterhood and service in the Zeta Upsilon Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority from its beginning on Dec. 15, 1955 in St. Petersburg, Florida to its present status as a thriving chapter living out the sorority’s motto to be “Supreme in Service to All Mankind.” Learn more at www.zuochapter.org. |
Heritage Series Book Club![]() Friday, March 18, 2016 | 7pm Join us March 18 for our monthly Heritage Series book club. This month, the book that will be discussed is called Jonah's
Gourd Vine by Zora Neale Hurston.
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First Ladies of African American History Event![]() Sunday, March 20, 2016 | 4pm 3rd annual celebration where we honor prominent African American Women who are the first African Americans to reach
major milestones in the history of their career, profession, or academic studies.
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2nd Saturday ArtWalk & Artist Reception... Still I Rise: An Exhibition of Works by Cora Marshall![]() Saturday, March 12, 2016 | 5pm-9pm Reception Join us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum for our official exhibit opening artist reception
of the work by by Cora Marshall during ArtWalk. View her inspiring works of art that will be showcased in the museum
March 9 through May 31.
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SunLit Festival Event- Through Our Eyes: Our Stories![]() Sunday, March 6 | 1:00pm-2:30pm Journey through the lives of your neighbors and friends in this amazing, intimate event! Students from the Pinellas County Schools' Journeys in Journalism program will conduct live interviews of their families, capturing the history of their communities in the process. Produced by Journeys in Journalism and the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American Museum. Free and open to the public. |
SunLit Festival Event- Raise Your Voice: The Power of Protest Literature![]() Monday, March 7 | 2:00pm AND 6:00pm This engaging discussion and workshop covers Protest Literature from the Antebellum South, Harlem Renaissance, and
Civil Rights eras. We will highlight work by Francis Ellen Watkins Harper, Ann Petry, Gwendolyn Bennett, Carolyn
Rogers, and Gwendolyn Brooks.
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SunLit Festival Event- Behind Baby Talk: Why Reading to Infants Really Matters![]() Tuesday, March 8, 2016 Returning for SunLit Festival 2016, “Behind Baby Talk,” James McHale presents the reasons why reading to newborns,
infants, and toddlers is so crucial. The presentation helps with parent/caregiver bonding, reinforcing the development
of context and understanding of words, important development for school-readiness. Dr. James P. McHale is Director
of the USF St. Petersburg Family Study Center and Past President of the Florida Association for Infant Mental Health.
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TELL YOUR Story Midtown Edition![]() February 27th, 2016 | 1-4pm WUSF Public Media, the Neighborhood News Bureau, and the Dr. Carter G Woodson African American History Museum invite
you to come out and share your story and the stories of Midtown St. Petersburg. Selected stories will be recorded
by WUSF and shared on the web by NNBNEWS.COM
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Walking Tour![]() February 27th, 2016 | 10am Join us at the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum for a Walking Tour of the African American Heritage Trail which runs along our historic 22nd street and 9th Avenue South located in Jordan Park here in St. Petersburg, FL. |
Heritage Movie Night![]() February 25th, 2016 | 6:30-8:30PM The story is of a crew of African American pilots in the Tuskegee training program, having faced segregation while kept mostly on the ground during World War II, are called into duty under the guidance of Col. A.J. Bullard. |
Voices of our Ancestors![]() February 22, 6-8PM Join Kitchen Table Literary Arts and The Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum for bi-weekly readings
and discussions centered on poetry, short stories, and music by writers, poets, and musicians of color, whose work
illuminates the shared struggles and triumphs that make up our history.
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Blue Bird Book Bus![]() Sunday, February 2, 2016 | 2:00pm
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Chillounge Night Presents Cirque du Chill![]() February 20, 2016 | 6-11pm Experience February 20th in St. Pete the circus as you never have before. Chillounge Night presents Cirque du Chill-
an epic and dynamic circus arts presentation. Cirque du Chill features spectacular entertainment by world-renowned
circus artists. Featured Band: The Black Honkeys, Fashion Show and more.
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Heritage Series Book Club![]() February 19, 2016 | 7pm Our Heritage Series Book Club will meet once a month to discuss a selected book and relevant topics illuminated by
the story. Novels written by legendary Black women writers will be explored every last Friday of the month. The
novels selected for the first quarter offering of the club include Passing by Nella Larsen, The Street by Ann Petry,
and Jonah’s Gourd Vine by Florida native, Zora Neale Hurston. The book club meets every third Friday of the month
from February to April. Membership is $20 and includes all three months and special perks!
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U.S. Representative Kathy Castor at the Museum![]() February 19, 2016 | 2:30pm In observance of Black History Month during February, U.S. Representative Kathy Castor is proud to honor Thomas "Jet"
Jackson and Barbara Cubby Shorter.
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2nd Saturday ArtWalk![]() February 13, 2016 | 5-9PM Join us for 2nd Saturday ArtWalk, which takes place every second Saturday of the month here in the city of St. Petersburg. We invite you to come tour our facility and see our latest exhibit centered around African American history, life and culture. |
Two Takes on a Dream: Mary McLeod Bethune & Zora Neale Hurston![]() February 11 2016 | 7:00 pm Presented by the Florida Humanities Council and the Dr, Carter G Woodson African American History Museum...
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Dr Carter G Woodson African History Museum Flag to be Raised over City Hall![]() Febrauray 01, 2016 | 8:30AM City Hall (175 5th Street North), Our Honorable Mayor, Rick Kriseman will historically raise the Dr. Carter G Woodson African American History Museum's flag in honor of Black History Month. It is our sincere hope that you will stand with us and be a part of this event marking a new era in our community's history. Please join us! |
Blue Bird Book Bus![]() January 24, 2016 | 2-4PM Join us Sunday as the BlueBird Book Bus rolls into the Dr. Carter G. Woodson African American History Museum. Enjoy a vast array of live story telling, coupled with free books for all ages. An afternoon of fun and education everyone can enjoy. |
ASALH Meeting with special guest speaker![]() Saturday January 23rd, 2016 |10:00am
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MLK Jr. CANDLE LIGHT VIGIL![]() Sunday January 17th, 2016 | 5:30- 7 p.m. Join us as we pay tribute to the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. through our Candlelight Vigil Ceremony as
symbolic reminder of Dr. Kings words, " Hate cannot drive out hate. Only Love can do that"
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MLK Jr. Weekend Events Calendar![]() January 15-18, 2016 January 15th
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