Houston Public Library will host a series of events for Black History Month throughout February. The events will include creative writing workshops, cultural performances, and author discussions, all free to the public, as reported by the Houston Public Library.
Dr. Wendy Okolo will share her journey as an aerospace engineer and author of Learn to Fly: On Becoming a Rocket Scientist on February 4 at the Central Library. On February 8, Marquel Sennet will discuss "Words of Defiance: How Black Newspapers Amplified Labor Justice and Social Change" at the African American History Research Center. An online session on February 13 will focus on the life and work of John S. Chase, a pioneering Black architect, according to the Houston Public Library.
In February, the African American History Research Center at the Gregory Campus will host "After Dark: The Labor of Love" on February 14, featuring Dr. Kyee Young discussing modern love and a viewing of Reverend William Lawson’s love letters. On February 15, the Johnson Neighborhood Library will hold "Cultural Connections," offering food, activities, and performances. Ongoing events include African American Read-Ins, Black Poetry Readings, and "Relax & Write" workshops. There will also be a documentary screening on Black Lives Matter in Latin America and an African American Archives Tour. Visit the Houston Public Library website for more details and registration.
