Programming for African-American History Month continues this week with the three remaining events in A. Lincoln Commons!

Monday, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Music of the Movement

Join us for a video and conversation about how songs have influenced social justice movements over the years. With recent discussion around Beyonce’s new album, there will also be time to view and talk about African-American influences in country music.

Tuesday, Feb. 27, 10 a.m. to noon

“Empowerment and Resilience: A Black History Month Panel on Building Community, Advocating for Justice and Inspiring Change”

This panel of community members, emceed by Michelle Pulce-Flynn, will discuss their crafts as a platform for understanding history, struggle, social justice and triumph. Panelists include:

• Dr. Jamarco Clark, vice chancellor for student affairs, University of Illinois Springfield
• Nicole Moody, assistant superintendent of teaching, learning and school culture, District 186 Springfield Public Schools
• Lesley Barfield-Robinson, program director for the office of equity, diversity and inclusion, SIU School of Medicine
• Christina Shutt, executive director, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum

Thursday, Feb. 29, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

African-American Food & Vendor Day

This event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music provided by DJ Yinka.