Hickory Sun

City of Hickory issued the following announcement on Feb. 1.

February is #BlackHistoryMonth, which is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

In celebration of this month, there are several events organized by the City of Hickory for all people of all ages to enjoy and pay tribute to African American heritage and culture.  

-- I Rock Black History --Wednesday, Feb. 1 | 4:30-5:30 p.m. | Ridgeview Branch LibraryAdults and teens ages 13 and up are invited to express moments of history with simple silhouettes and powerful words to make decals and buttons that will bring awareness to historically influential individuals. 

-- Hidden History: The Erasure of Women’s Role in the Civil Rights Movement --Saturday, Feb. 4 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial LibraryHumanities faculty from Winston-Salem State University will present a program about women’s contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and how they have been minimized or forgotten. Registration is not required.

-- Art and Social Justice: Art’s Role in Promoting Social Change --Saturday, Feb. 11 | 2-3:30 p.m. | Patrick Beaver Memorial LibraryHumanities faculty from Winston-Salem State University will conduct a panel discussion about the ways that art was used to raise awareness of critical social issues during the Civil Rights Movement and the ways art inspired community members to fight for social change. Registration is not required.

-- Black History Teen Quiz Bowl --Thursday, Feb. 16 | 6-7 p.m. | Ridgeview Branch LibraryTeens in Grades 6-12 are invited to show off their knowledge of Black History. Brush up on both well-known facts and overlooked figures. Teams must not exceed six members and must have one designated smart phone or tablet. The winning team will leave with a prize. This event is part of the library’s All-Star Weekend series, which runs Feb. 16-18.

-- Black History Adult Quiz Bowl --Saturday, Feb. 18 | 10-11 a.m. | Ridgeview Branch LibraryAdults are invited to show off their knowledge of Black History. Brush up on both well-known facts and overlooked figures. Teams must not exceed six members and must have one designated smart phone or tablet. The winning team will leave with a prize. This event is part of the library’s All-Star Weekend series, which runs Feb. 16-18.

-- 3rd Annual Living Wax Museum --Saturday, Feb. 25 | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Ridgeview Recreation CenterCelebrate Black History Month and explore visual displays featuring important historical figures in African American history such as Maya Angelou, Rosa Parks, Langston Hughes, Ruby Bridges, Jessie Owens, Zora Neale Hurston, Chris Washburn, and more. For more information, please contact Todder Clark at nclark@hickorync.gov or call 828-324-8007.

All programs are free and open to the public. 

For additional details on these and other upcoming events in the City of Hickory, please visit www.HickoryNC.gov.

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