frederick_douglas_1.jpgBlack History Month 2013 
Black America: Looking Back, Forging Ahead

AARLCC’s Black History Month Essay Contest:

50th Anniversary of the March on Washington
When: Entries due on Feb. 8
Where: AARLCC, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 954-357-6282

The African American Experience with storyteller Tamara Green
When: Feb. 9, 12 Noon
Where: Concord Branch Public Library, 3882 S.W. 112th Ave., Miami
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit mdpls.org

MCC Signature Series: Harlem Gospel Choir

When: Feb. 9, 8 p.m.
Where: Miramar Cultural Center
2400 Civic Center Place, Miramar
Cost: $35 – $45
Contact: Call 954-602-4500

Black History Month Film Festival
When: Feb. 9, 2 p.m.
Where: Clarence E. Anthony Library, 375 S.W. 2nd Ave., South Bay 
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit pbclibrary.org

Sunday Cinema Black History Month
When: Feb. 10, 2 p.m.
Where: Gardens Library,
Campus Dr., Palm Beach Gardens
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit pbclibrary.org

Spady Museum’s Ride & Remember Trolley Tour
When: Feb. 13, 10 a.m.
Where: 170 N.W. 5th Ave., Delray Beach
Cost: $20
Contact: Call 561-279-8883 Visit spadymuseum.org

Black History Contest
When: Feb. 13, 11 a.m. – 12 noon
Where: Palm Beach State College Belle Glade Campus TEC 127, Bella Glade
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 561-993-1169 Email bryantl@palmbeachstate.edu

Black History Book Discussion Series:
Muck City
When: Feb. 13, 2:00 p.m.
Where: Royal Palm Beach Library, 500 Civic Center Way, Royal Palm Beach
Cost: Pre-register
Contact: pbclibrary.org

The Evolution of African American Music with Reggie Paul
When: Feb. 16, 2 p.m.
Where: Opa Locka Branch Public Library, 780 Fisherman Street, Opa Locka
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit mdpls.org

Friends of AARLCC: A Touch of Jaz-The Expressions of Poetic Soulchild
When: Feb. 16 2:15 – 5:30 p.m.
Where: AARLCC, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd, Fort Lauderdale
Cost: Free
Contact: Call 954-708-5200

Black History Film
When: Feb. 21 6:30 p.m.
Where: West Palm Beach Main Library, 3650 Summit Blvd., West Palm Beach
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit pbclibrary.org 

Sistrunk Parade and Festival
When: Feb. 23; parade 9:30 a.m. festival 11 a.m.
Where: Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale
Cost: Parade Free, festival $5
Contact: Call 954-687-3422

The Dream Weaver, the Poetry of Langston Hughes
When: Feb. 23, 11 a.m.
Where: Kendall Branch Public Library, 9101 S.W. 97th Ave, Miami
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit mdpls.org

Black History Month Film Festival
When: Feb. 23, 2 p.m.
Where: Clarence Anthony Library, 375 S.W. 2nd Ave., South Bay 
Cost: Free
Contact: Visit pbclibrary.org

Black History Month Celebration – Arts and Crafts Fair
When: Feb. 23, 8 p.m. – 12 p.m.
Where: Miramar Town Ctr., 2300 Civic Center Pl., Miramar
Cost: Free; food will be available for purchase
Contact: Call 954-602-3319 Visit ci.miramar.fl.us/communityservices/events