This week’s African-American History Month events include:
Tuesday, Feb. 22 – Educate: African-American history virtual book club continues its exploration of “Dear Martin” by Nic Stone, 11 a.m., Zoom: bit.ly/LLCC-BookClub.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 – Cultivate: A presentation by Teresa Haley, president, Illinois NAACP State Conference and Springfield Branch NAACP, and members of the Springfield Branch NAACP board will heighten awareness on health and wellness and why it matters, noon to 2 p.m., Trutter Center, registration required: bit.ly/AAHM-2-23-22.
The theme for this year’s observance is “RACE: Learn, Grow, Reflect.” Each event is connected to one of four action steps. Recognize: We live in a multicultural world, and diversity matters. Accept: Everyone is not treated equally, and justice matters. Cultivate: Nurture a strong mind and body because health and wellness matter. Educate: Learn about cultural competencies because diversity, equity and inclusion matter.
The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.