St. Louis County Library proudly presents a Black History Celebration
Saturday, June 1, 10:00 a.m.
Antioch Puppet Ministry
Linda Adams and her youth puppeteers will take you on a gospel musical journey that is delightful and inspiring. All ages.
Linda Adams and her youth puppeteers will take you on a gospel musical journey that is delightful and inspiring. All ages.
Spiritual Jazz
Ravenwolf C. Felton Jennings, II performs heartfelt, wondrous healing sounds of spiritual jazz. All ages.
Friday, June 7, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
An Evening of Jazz and Blues with Kim Massie
Join us as we celebrate Black Music Month with nationally acclaimed vocalist Ms. Kim Massie. All ages.
Tuesday, June 18, 7:00 p.m.
Jazzamatazz Jazz Jam
Explore the many forms and musicians of America's music, jazz, in this musical dance party. Performed by Brother John Anderson. All ages.
Wednesday, June 19, 2:00 p.m.
We Be Jammin!
Brother John Anderson performs this one man, interactive, theatrical concert tribute to Robert Nester (Bob) Marley. All ages.
Wednesday, June 19, 7:00 p.m.
The Musical Grove
Explore basic elements of music and be a part of the audience's interactive music revenue, "The Recycled Sounds Jam Band." Performed by Brother John Anderson. All ages.
Explore basic elements of music and be a part of the audience's interactive music revenue, "The Recycled Sounds Jam Band." Performed by Brother John Anderson. All ages.
Thursday, June 20, 2:00 p.m.
The Sunnyside of Soul
This program is for those who love to move, slide and bounce to the classic R & B, pop and soul hits of the 1960s to the 1980s. Performed by Brother John Anderson. All ages.
This program is for those who love to move, slide and bounce to the classic R & B, pop and soul hits of the 1960s to the 1980s. Performed by Brother John Anderson. All ages.
Thursday, June 20, 7:00 p.m.
We Be Jammin!
Brother John Anderson performs this one man, interactive, theatrical concert tribute to Robert Nester (Bob) Marley. All ages.
Wednesday, June 26, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
YWCA Metro St. Louis Speaker's Series So Reel: Identifying & Dismantling Race-Based Stereotypes and Myths
No one is born with prejudice or bias. There are many individuals that would like to eliminate the barriers that prejudice can create. If you are interested in learning how to uncover, address and dismantle unfair treatment of people, this is the session for you. We will gain insight in how racial scripting occurs and practice how to handle uncomfortable settings. Teen and Adults.
Saturday, July 13, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
African American Authors and Artists Expo
Support St. Louis' own established and new authors, artists and musicians. Find out more about people offering their talents in your community.
Thursday, August 29, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
YWCA Metro St. Louis Speaker's Series So Reel:Reverse Discrimination
This session is to uncover the hidden codes and conversations that lead to reverse discrimination conversations. Learn what is meant by reverse discrimination and the impact and intent of this movement. This session will provide clarity on the subject matter in a safe and learning environment. Teens and Adults.
Thursday, October 24, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
YWCA Metro St. Louis Speaker's Series So Reel: Cracking the Codes: The System of Racial Inequality
This session is geared towards individuals that would like to better understand how race operates within institutions. It is designed to deepen and shift the framing of racial disparities in this country. The current conversation is not only shallow, but actually harmful. We continue to primarily focus on individuals, when institutional and structural inequities are the bigger problem. Teen and Adults .
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