Please accept my thanks to the African-American History Month Committee. Thank you to LLCC Facility Services and Information Technology’s audio system team for the setup of events and providing for our audio needs. A special thanks to the students who work in LLCC Student Life for their assistance.
Thank you to LLCC Public Relations and Marketing staff for providing the promotional materials which included the news release, posters, digital sign and social media postings.
I would also like to thank the LLCC Library staff for providing the space for the Black History Escape Room event and the awesome online AAHM Guide.
A special thanks to Thom Whalen, professor of art, who assisted with our Paint and Sip Kickoff Event and printed bags and T-shirts for the month.
Thanks to everyone who participated in the events and for your continued support.
Laurie Clemons
African-American History Month Chair
African-American Food and Vendor Day takes place today from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in A. Lincoln Commons. The event features free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music by DJ Yinka.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
Tomorrow, Feb. 22, is African-American Food and Vendor Day, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It will take place in A. Lincoln Commons and feature free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music by DJ Yinka.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
View a full list of activities and registration for select events at https://library.llcc.edu/AAHM2023. Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
Today’s event
Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Panel discussion/open forum examining microaggressions in schools and the historical legacy of black families, 9-11 a.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
View a full list of activities and registration for select events at https://library.llcc.edu/AAHM2023. Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
Today’s event
Monday, Feb. 13 – Black history escape room. Participants can uncover hidden clues while expanding their knowledge of Black history, 9 and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., LLCC Library, Room 1126. Registration requested.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
View a full list of activities and registration for select events at https://library.llcc.edu/AAHM2023. Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
Today’s event
Wednesday, Feb. 8 – “What Is Black Resistance?” This presentation by Britainy Montague celebrates successes, challenges, triumphs and progress, noon to 2 p.m., Trutter Center. Registration requested.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
View a full list of activities and registration for select events at https://library.llcc.edu/AAHM2023. Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
Today’s event
Monday, Feb. 6 – “Celebrating Our Existence From the Past to the Present” will provide a showcase of culture and its impact through fashion, design and the evolving of African-American history from the 1900s to the present, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
LLCC’s African-American History Month kickoff event, “Paint and Sip,” took place in A. Lincoln Commons yesterday. Participants enjoyed the rich flavors of dark and light hot chocolates while channeling creativity on canvas.
The college is celebrating African-American History Month throughout February with various events that are free and open to the public. View additional events, details and registration for select events at https://library.llcc.edu/AAHM2023.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 – African-American History Month kickoff event: “Paint and Sip.” Participants can enjoy the rich flavors of dark and light hot chocolates while channeling creativity on canvas, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Registration requested.
Monday, Feb. 6 – “Celebrating Our Existence From the Past to the Present” will provide a showcase of culture and its impact through fashion, design and the evolving of African-American history from the 1900s to the present, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 – “What Is Black Resistance?” This presentation by Britainy Montague celebrates successes, challenges, triumphs and progress, noon to 2 p.m., Trutter Center. Registration requested.
Monday, Feb. 13 – Black history escape room. Participants can uncover hidden clues while expanding their knowledge of Black history, 9 and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., LLCC Library, Room 1126. Registration requested.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Panel discussion/open forum examining microaggressions in schools and the historical legacy of black families, 9-11 a.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 – African-American Food and Vendor Day will feature free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music by DJ Yinka, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
Throughout February look for the All Aboard: Take a Trip Down the Path of Resistance Display as it makes appearances around the LLCC campus and outlying locations.
LLCC is celebrating African-American History Month during February with various events. Black resistance is the theme for this year’s observance and draws from a Frederick Douglass quote, “If there is no struggle, there is no progress.”
Events are free and open to the public and will be held at LLCC’s Springfield campus. The LLCC African-American History Month Committee and LLCC Student Life are event co-sponsors.
Wednesday, Feb. 1 – African-American History Month kickoff event: “Paint and Sip.” Participants can enjoy the rich flavors of dark and light hot chocolates while channeling creativity on canvas, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons. Registration requested.
Monday, Feb. 6 – “Celebrating Our Existence From the Past to the Present” will provide a showcase of culture and its impact through fashion, design and the evolving of African-American history from the 1900s to the present, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
Wednesday, Feb. 8 – “What Is Black Resistance?” This presentation by Britainy Montague celebrates successes, challenges, triumphs and progress, noon to 2 p.m., Trutter Center. Registration requested.
Monday, Feb. 13 – Black history escape room. Participants can uncover hidden clues while expanding their knowledge of Black history, 9 and 11 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m., LLCC Library, Room 1126. Registration requested.
Wednesday, Feb. 15 – Panel discussion/open forum examining microaggressions in schools and the historical legacy of black families, 9-11 a.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
Wednesday, Feb. 22 – African-American Food and Vendor Day will feature free samples of African-American food, displays exhibiting the wares of African-American entrepreneurs and music by DJ Yinka, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., A. Lincoln Commons.
Throughout February look for the All Aboard: Take a Trip Down the Path of Resistance Display as it makes appearances around the LLCC campus and outlying locations.
