MPS celebrates Black History Month
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MPS celebrates Black History Month
MPS is hosting several events around the city as we celebrate Black History Month. Look for events hosted by your school communities and join MPS for these celebrations in February. With questions, contact Tiki Blackamore at 612-895-0101.
Lyndale Black History Month
Tuesday, Feb. 4
9 – 11 a.m.
Lyndale Elementary (312 W. 34th St.)
Highlighting African Americans in the arts with Sean Burns' Stepping with Soul.
"Who I Am" art exhibit gallery opening
Tuesday, Feb. 4
6 – 7:30 p.m.
Davis Center (1250 W Broadway Ave.)
Join us for an opening reception and celebration of Who I Am - an exhibition of local Black artists including students, staff and art from the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum. Includes snacks and drinks. The "Who I Am" exhibit will be open Feb. 3 - March 1.
National African American Family/Parent Involvement Day celebrations
Hall STEM Academy
Monday, Feb. 10
9 – 10:15 a.m.
Hall STEM Academy (1601 Aldrich Ave. N.)
"Engineering Black Joy" will feature African Americans in math and science. All parents of Hall students are invited to join us for chicken and waffles at 9 a.m. with a capstone student showcase from 9:00 - 10:15 a.m.
Lyndale Elementary
Monday, Feb. 10
8:15 – 10:00 a.m.
Lyndale Elementary (312 W. 34th St.)
Join us for Coffee with Caregivers from 8:15 – 9:00 a.m. including breakfast sandwiches and fruit catered by Sammy's Eatery in Minneapolis. Following Coffee with Caregivers we will have an all-school assembly and our own Marguerite Dowdy will provide drumming while students from our 4th and 5th grade classes will share a Langston Hughes poem in their voice.
Marcy Arts Elementary
Monday, Feb. 10
9:15 a.m.
Marcy Arts Elementary (412 Fourth Ave. SE)
Families and caregivers are invited to join us for breakfast and special guest performers Gifted Hands!
Pillsbury Elementary
Monday, Feb. 10
5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
Pillsbury Elementary (2250 Garfield St. NE)
An evening to celebrate our Black caregivers and their families with community, food, entertainment and conversation on caregiver involvement at our school and within MPS.
Southwest High School
Tuesday, Feb. 11
4:00 – 6:45 p.m.
Southwest High School (3414 W. 47th St.)
Southwest High School presents African American Family Engagement Night.
Sullivan STEAM School
Friday, Feb. 21
8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Sullivan STEAM School (3100 E. 28th St.)
Stop in to celebrate our students with a student showcase, artwork, music, storyteller, food and more. All parents welcome!
Folwell Elementary
Thursday, Feb. 27
9:30 a.m.
Folwell Elementary School (3611 20th Ave. S.)
Join us for a Black Joy Celebration featuring songs and performances. All are welcome!
Cooking with Soul
Thursday, Feb. 13 - featuring Rose McGee of Sweet Potato Comfort Pie
2 – 3 p.m.
Davis Center (1250 W Broadway Ave.)
African American chef demos with samples; students assist as sous chefs.
Motown Review
Friday, Feb. 21
1:00 – 1:30 p.m.
Davis Center (1250 W. Broadway Ave.)
Join us in The Davis Center assembly room for a choir concert featuring Jenny Lind Elementary students performing Motown hits.
Cooking with Soul
Tuesday, Feb. 25 - featuring Tomme Beevas of Pimento Jamaican Kitchen
2 – 3 p.m.
Davis Center (1250 W Broadway Ave.)
African American chef demo with samples; students assist as sous chefs.
Our Health Matters
Bethune Arts Elementary
Wednesday, Feb. 26
4:30 – 6:00 p.m.
Bethune Arts Elementary (919 Emerson Ave. N.)
Join us for a panel on mental and physical health in the Black community featuring local healthcare professionals. Presented by MPS Mental Health Support Services. Dinner is provided and all are welcome!
Our distinguished guests include:
- Rev. Anthony Galloway, pastor at Wayman AME Church, panel moderator
- Temitope Dawodu, DNP-F, Family Medicine, HealthPartners
- Woodrow Jefferson, Outreach Manager at Turning Point Alcohol and Drug Center
- Dr Quint Lester, DDS, Owner, Hilltop Dental
- Beverly Propes, long-time MPS nurse and public health advocate
- Ayanna Quamina, ND, Naturopathic Physician, Author, Workshop Facilitator
Wax Museum
Thursday, Feb. 27
1:30 – 2:15 p.m.
Davis Center (1250 W Broadway Ave.)
Black history comes to life as Bethune Arts Elementary students portray iconic African American figures through interactive skits. Push a button to watch their stories unfold! All are welcome to attend and learn about inspiring historical figures.
Cooking with Soul
Thursday, March 6 - featuring Princess Titus of Appetite for Change
Rescheduled from Feb. 19
1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Davis Center (1250 W Broadway Ave.)
African American chef demo with samples; students assist as sous chefs.