BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS, SHOWS, & WORKSHOPS IN BROOKLYN

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMS, SHOWS, & WORKSHOPS IN BROOKLYN

Medgar Evers College Black History Month Opening Event February 1, 2012 11:00am-12:15pm Edison O. Jackson Auditorium President William Pollard will give the opening address to launch the College's month-long calendar of exciting and educational programs and activities. The Brooklyn Museum February 7 from 5-11 p.m FREE. 200 Eastern Pkwy., Prospect Heights, 718-638-5000 The Brooklyn Museum salutes Black History Month during its Target First Saturday event. Listen to jazz from the New Orleans band Water Seed, watch the Byron Hurt film "Soul Food Junkies," hear poetry, join in discussions on artwork that celebrates African American artists and more. http://brooklynmuseum.org/ Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture February 12 at 6:30 p.m., FREE 515 Malcolm X Blvd., 917-275-6975 From Dapper to Dope: The Exquisite and Enduring Style of Harlem Men" will revolve around the individuality, diversity and self-expression that black men incorporate into their style that's found on the streets of Harlem. African Dancing & Folktales February 19, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saratoga Library, 8 Thomas S. Boyland St.  Black History Month Reading Circle February 19, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Canarsie Library, 1580 Rockaway Pkwy.  Teens are encouraged to bring their favorite poem, play, essay or novel by a great African American writer, or speech by a great African American leader to read aloud and discuss with the group. Personal writings are also welcome. "They Marched Yesterday For A Such A Time As This" February 21, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Von King Cultural Arts Center, 670 Lafayette Avenue Vincent Bohanan & The Sound of Victory Fellowship Choir make a special appearance in this musical presentation celebrating the lives of the Civil Rights Movement foot soldiers. Heritage Day Celebration February 28, 11am Fenimore Street United Methodist Church 276 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 (above list cut and pasted from an email from Diana Richardson)