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Carter G. Woodson and the Meaning of Black History Month
2025-02-03 18:00:00 2025-02-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Carter G. Woodson and the Meaning of Black History Month Explore the life and work of Carter G. Woodson with Dr. Mike Jirik, assistant professor of Black Studies at MU. Learn how Woodson's life experiences and study of Black history informed his outlook for the purpose and meaning of what has become Black History Month and consider the legacy of Woodson's vision in relation to how Black History Month is often practiced today. Adults and teens. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Monday, February 03
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-03 18:00:00 2025-02-03 19:30:00 America/Chicago Carter G. Woodson and the Meaning of Black History Month Explore the life and work of Carter G. Woodson with Dr. Mike Jirik, assistant professor of Black Studies at MU. Learn how Woodson's life experiences and study of Black history informed his outlook for the purpose and meaning of what has become Black History Month and consider the legacy of Woodson's vision in relation to how Black History Month is often practiced today. Adults and teens. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Explore the life and work of Carter G. Woodson with Dr. Mike Jirik, assistant professor of Black Studies at MU. Learn how Woodson's life experiences and study of Black history informed his outlook for the purpose and meaning of what has become Black History Month and consider the legacy of Woodson's vision in relation to how Black History Month is often practiced today. Adults and teens.

Explore the life and work of Carter G. Woodson with Dr. Mike Jirik. Learn how Woodson's life experiences and study of Black history informed his outlook for the purpose and meaning of what has become Black History Month. This presentation will also consider the legacy of Woodson's vision in relation to how Black History Month is often practiced today.

Mike Jirik teaches in the Department of Black Studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia. 

Adults and teens.

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Featured |

TAGS: | Black History |

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