Rohi’s Readery grand re-opening and Black History Month Kick Off
This event is more than a celebration; it's a chance to honor the contributions of the Black community, foster connections, and learn through art, music, and storytelling for ALL ages! Join us in the Historic Northwest District as we blend cultural heritage with forward-movement liberatory learning and community engagement.
Register here:
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Daily schedule of events:
(Heart and Soul Park Lawn):
Register here:
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Daily schedule of events:
(Heart and Soul Park Lawn):
- 10AM- Morning yoga session with Jade Light Yoga
- 11:15AM- Early Childhood Music class
- 12:15PM- Drumline Kick Off and Lift Every Voice
Performance
• 12:30PM-Welcome and Conversation with Dr.
Alisha Winn on the History of the NW
• 1:00PM- UB Kinsey/ Palmview Elementary
Performance
- 2:00PM- Platinum Steppers Performance
- 2:30PM- Spoken Word with Kim Smith
- 2:40PM- Celebrity Storytime
- 3:45PM- Youth Performance
- 4:15PM-Bridging Revolutionaries Inaugural
Program An Introduction to the PBC Black Cultural Heritage Trail Project with the founding elders and moderated by Brian Knowles
- 6:00PM- Dreyfoos BSU Performance
- 6:30PM-Youth Jazz Band Performance 1l
Empowerment Chronicles : Black Brilliance in Education
(Readery Flex Space):
(Readery Flex Space):
- 1PM- Cooking Class with Project Flourish
- 2PM- Gardening Class with Local Experts
- 3PM- 7 Ways to Practice Self-Care and Art Class with artist Deon Jefferson
- 4PM- African Dance Class with Natural Movers Foundation (Readery Bookstore Space):
• 10AM-8PM- Dr. Winn's Documentary Viewing
Display
Voices of Black Excellence: A Showcase
of Black Authors Literacy Fair
(7th Street between Sapodilla Ave and
Rosemary Ave):
- A showcase of Black authors sharing their stories and works
- Meet talented writers that shine in our "See What I Can Be" Series
'I Roots of Excellence:
Celebrating Black Owned Businesses
(Rosemary Avenue):
(Rosemary Avenue):
- Support Black-owned businesses with an incredible vendor lineup, including art, delicacies, and more
- FREE Roller Rides with the TJ Spot Skating Rink + Community Collaborations: Black History
Shines
(Henrietta Avenue):
- Interactive exhibits and drop in activities by local organizations like the CRA, Inner City Innovators, Mandel Library, Atlantic HS BSU and more.
- Local advocacy resources from long- standing partnerships in the communityWhy Attend?
Starts on
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM EST
Ends on
Saturday, February 1, 2025 at 8:00 PM EST
