African American History Month Celebrated at the Library of Michigan
Library of Michigan Hosts African American Wednesday Sessions
All events take place at the Library of Michigan
702 West Kalamazoo St. Lansing Michigan 48090
Tel: 517 373 1300
February 5th, 10:00 – 11:30
David Kirkland
Literacy of Young Black Men
Michigan State University Professor and Urban scholar David Kirkland will talk about the real image of literacy amongst young black youth.
February 12th, 12:00 – 1:00
JJ Jacobson
African American Authored Cookbooks
Curator of the American Culinary History Collection at the University of Michigan, JJ Jacobson will present on African American Cookbooks from her collection.
February 19, 12:00 – 1:00
Carol Mull
Underground Railroad in Michigan
Author and founder of the Michigan Freedom Trail Commission, Carol Mull will talk about Michigan’s roll in the path to freedom for hundreds of escapes slaves.
February 26th, 12:00 – 1:00
RJ Spangler Trio wsg Jazz Master Larry Smith
Come and enjoy the music of Detroit based Blues and Jazz with the Library of Michigan and the RJ Spangler Trio
All events are free but registration is required:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/African-American_History_Month_Library_of_Michigan
For more information please contact:
Edwina Murphy
Michigan Collection Curator
517-373-1300