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Short Film Tribute to John Edward Bruce

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Riverfront Library
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium and Atrium
Age Group: Teens, Adults, Adults 55+, Everyone
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Local History, Movies & Film Discussion
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Join us for a short film on the life of John Edward Bruce.

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Books & Authors
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Moderator Joseph Verdicchio, Ph.D. in History, NYU; Retired Social Studies Department Chair, Edgemont High School will lead a discussion on Solito by Javier Zamora.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Motown Concert featuring Emilie Surtees

3:00pm - 4:15pm
Everyone
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Auditorium
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Arts & Culture, Black History & Culture, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 356
Event Details:

Emilie Surtees and band will perform a tribute to Motown artists, including The Supremes, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder and many more!  This is a FREE concert for all ages. Registration is recommended but not required.
 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

Virtual Tour of Frederick Douglass Historic Site

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Frederick Douglass spent his life fighting for justice and equality. Born into slavery in 1818, he escaped as a young man and became a leading voice in the abolitionist movement.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hip Hop Dance Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills.  All levels are wecome to

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hip Hop Dance Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills.  All levels are wecome to

This event is in the "Adults" group.
This event is in the "Adults 55+" group.

The First Lady of the Struggle: Mary McLeod Bethune

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Adults 55+
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Adults 55+
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

Mary McLeod Bethune was the preeminent female civil rights figure as America moved through the twentieth century. In this presentation, you will be given a virtual tour of Bethune's home and you'll learn about her remarkable life. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Groundbreaking Black Comedians

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults
Virtual
Open
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Black History & Culture
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Playwright and comedy writer Sal St. George will talk about trailblazing black comedians, such as Redd Foxx, Dick Gregory, Flip Wilson, Richard Pryor and Eddie Murphy.

This event is in the "Teens" group.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Hip Hop Dance Class

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens, Adults
Riverfront Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Riverfront Library
Room: Riverfront Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Black History & Culture, Community Engagement, Music & Dance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Tevin Johnson, a celebrated dancer with MorDance, will be teaching this three-part hip hop dance series. You'll get a taste of different styles within the hip hop genre and gain confidence in your dance skills.  All levels are wecome to