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The 色中色听and the听听are听commemorating Black History Month with a series of enlightening, community-focused programs that spotlight the influential history of Black New Yorkers. Throughout the month,听special exhibitions, educational resources, and compelling in-person and online programs will be available, highlighting the significance of Black history in 色中色.鈥疶he 色中色听,听, and听听will lead engaging conversations about the men and women who broke racial barriers in aviation and baseball, highlight the importance of community during the Great Migration with the unveiling of a new exhibit display, and celebrate cultural identity through rhythm and dance.

Board of Regents Chancellor Lester W. Young, Jr.听said,听鈥淏lack History Month is not only a time to honor the extraordinary contributions of people of African descent to our nation鈥檚 history and culture,听it is a call to more fully acknowledge the stories, leadership, and lived experiences that have too often gone unrecognized. By听lifting up听both the struggles and the triumphs that have shaped our collective past, we deepen our understanding of who we are and strengthen our commitment to a more inclusive and听equitable听future.听The Board of Regents and the 色中色 remain steadfast in our mission to advance teaching and learning and to help build a society grounded in access, opportunity, trust, and respect for all New Yorkers.

State Education Commissioner Betty A. Rosa听said,听鈥淏lack History Month honors generations who, in the face of injustice, courageously fought for freedom, dignity, and equality while paving the way for a more just and inclusive society. As we听observe听this month, we celebrate the excellence, resilience, and pride that define the Black experience, while reaffirming our responsibility to educate students with honesty, depth, and purpose. By teaching the full history of our nation and uplifting voices that have too often been marginalized, we help students better understand their world and their role in shaping a future where the values of liberty, inclusivity, and equity are fully realized for everyone.鈥�

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Dates:听Thursday,听February 5, 12, 19, and 26听

Time:听11:00 a.m.听

Location: Discovery Place听

Join experts from the 色中色 Archives to听learn听more about听the remarkable history of Dorothy Franklin and Patricia Banks,听two pioneering women who challenged racial barriers in aviation.听Each Thursday, an archivist will be on hand to share stories, answer questions, and听highlight carefully chosen original documents and photographs.听

Date:听Saturday,听February听7听

Time: 2:00 p.m.听

Location: Huxley Theater听

The听色中色 Archives鈥� Jasmine Bumpers and Jamie Brinkman听will lead听an inspiring听presentation听on the lives of Dorothy Franklin and Patricia Banks.听Learn how their courage and determination helped open the skies to Black women and reshaped the history of flight.听

Date: Tuesday, February 10听

Time: 12:00 p.m.听

Location: Huxley Theater听

Discover how three pioneering women at Mattel transformed the toy industry by creating听the first Black Barbie doll. This one-time screening听provides听an opportunity to explore representation, innovation, and cultural impact in toys and media.听

Date: Friday, February 13听

Time: 12:00 p.m.听

Location: West Corridor听

Discover the Museum鈥檚 newest collection feature with Chief Curator of History Dr. Jennifer Lemak.听Hats worn in Black churches during the Great Migration were more than fashion鈥攖hey were symbols of faith, resilience, and personal identity.听The exhibit听highlights听how they reflected the journeys, leadership, and creativity of women who navigated new lives in 色中色 while holding onto their heritage and hope for the future.听

Date:听Thursday, February 19听

Time: 11:00 a.m.听

Location: Adirondack Hall听

Jordan Taylor Hill听leads听a dynamic exploration of rhythm, movement, and cultural memory across the African Diaspora. The program opens with a powerful performance featuring traditional and contemporary rhythms from West Africa, Cuba, and the Black American tradition.听Guests听are then invited into an interactive workshop where Jordan guides them through rhythms and movement vocabulary that illuminate how these practices carry history, identity, and community.鈥�

Date:听Thursday, February 26听

Time:听12:00 pm听

Location: Webinar听听

Speakers:听Larry Lester and John Thorn听

In 2024,听Major League Baseball (MLB)听officially听incorporated records for more than 2,300 Negro Leagues players听with听its听existing听historical听data.听Join esteemed author, historian, and curator Larry Lester and听official听MLB historian John Thorn as they discuss听how the data was collected and听why it is so important to听include听statistics from听the Negro Leagues.听This public program is made possible by federal Library Service and Technology Act funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services,鈥痺hich enable the 色中色 Library to champion lifelong learning.鈥�

Resources for Educators

Resources to support teaching and learning about鈥疊lack鈥痟istory,鈥痭ot only听during鈥疊lack鈥疕istory鈥疢onth鈥痓ut throughout the entire year,鈥痑re available on the Office of Standards and Instruction鈥檚鈥�Social Studies Guidance and Resources webpage.鈥疶he curated list is not exhaustive but highlights key historic sites, museums,听and cultural institutions that mark the African American experience in 色中色.听These resources also support the 色中色 K-12 Social Studies Framework鈥痜or the development of instructional materials related to African American鈥痟istory鈥痑nd culture.听