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Rockland Community College Plans African American History Events
Virtual events set in February celebrate the contributions of African Americans.
Press release from Rockland Community College:
Feb. 11, 2021
Rockland Community College is celebrating African American History Month with enriching and engaging events throughout the month of February as well as throughout the year. African American History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of Black Americans and to recognize their role in the history of the United States. All events are virtual and free. For more information visit this link https://sunyrockland.edu/about/media/aahm/.
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Thursday, February 11th 2:30 pm – 3:15 pm
Finding the Harriet in You
Thursday, February 11th 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Book Talk with Dr. Roger W. Davis: “The 30 Most
Powerful Words in the English Language”
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Thursday, February 11th 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom Virtual Watch Party +
Talk Back
Wednesday, February 17th 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
Financial Literacy to Financial Freedom
Discussion Panel
Thursday, February 18th 12:30 pm – 1:30 pm
The Unwritten Rules for Professional Success
Friday, February 19th 7:30 pm
Freedom Summer
Tuesday, February 23rd 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm
The Devil’s Music: The Life and Blues of
Bessie Smith
Wednesday, February 24th 1:00 pm – 1:50 pm
Intersectionality: Race + Gender in the
Classroom + Beyond
Thursday, February 25th 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Retrospective: Spirit of a People
This press release was produced by Rockland Community College. The views expressed here are the author's own.
