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Wednesday, November 3, Noon
Lunch and Learn: Emancipation Day in the Black Atlantic World
Howard University Professor, Jeffrey R. Kerr-Ritchie, explains the impact of emancipation celebrations from his book Rites of August: Emancipation Day in the Black Atlantic World. To register, please call 443-263-1816.
Lecture in recognition of Maryland Emancipation Day. Guests are welcome to bring their lunch; beverages are provided.
Cost: $5. |
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Friday, November 5, 7:30 p.m.
FIRST FRIDAYS
Green Tea
This dynamic vocalist shares her positive and heartfelt messages.
Cost: $15 members, $20 non-members. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
Program begins at 7:30 p.m. Drinks and light fare included. |
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Saturday, November 6, 1 p.m.
Book Talk: Hands on the Freedom Plow, Personal Accounts by Women in SNCC
Join contributing editors of Hands on the Freedom Plow, the courageous testimonies of 52 women who served in the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). A book signing will follow.
Museum admission required. In conjunction with Freedom’s Sisters. |
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Saturday, November 13, 11 a.m.
SATURDAY’S CHILD
Painting Workshop, (Ages 6-8)
Children listen to the story Can A Coal Scuttle Fly, about Maryland artist Tom Miller, and create a piece of painted furniture to decorate their rooms!
Museum admission required. |
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November 14, 2 p.m.
Freedom's Sisters Sundays @ 2 films
“Chisholm ’72: Unbought and Unbossed” (76 minutes)
The first black woman elected to Congress, this film focuses on Chisholm’s
campaign to become the Democratic Party’s presidential nominee in 1972.
Museum admission required.
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Tuesday, November 16, 7 p.m.
Sisters of Service: A History of the Oblate Sisters of Providence with Sister Reginald Gerdes
Discussion of how pioneers in the Catholic Community contributed to education, foreign missions and social services.
Cost: $5 |
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Saturday, November 20, 10:30 a.m.
GENEALOGY SERIES
Tracing Female Ancestors
Join Rebecca Koford, as she discusses research strategies tracing female ancestors, and Professor Donna Hollie, who discovered a chest of historical documents linking her to an early 20th century African American educator. To register, call 443-263-1816.
In conjunction with Freedom's Sisters. Museum admission required.
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Saturday, November 21 @ 1p.m.
Leadership Building Blocks by Dawn McCoy
Author appearance and book signing
Learn the right steps to building the leader within as author Dawn McCoy
shares personal triumphs and challenges as one of the youngest elected
members of the Sacramento City Unified School Board of Trustees.
Free admission. |
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Saturday, November 27, 11 a.m.
SATURDAY’S CHILD
Sculptor Workshop: (Ages 9-12)
Children view the artwork of Maryland sculptor Anderson Pigatt and create a sculpture from wood and recyclable materials.
Museum admission required. |
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