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Black History Month at 100: Looking Back and Looking Forward
2026-02-18 18:00:00 2026-02-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Black History Month at 100: Looking Back and Looking Forward Explore the significance of studying Black history as Black History Month founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson envisioned. Panelists from the University of Missouri and the community will discuss extending the study, teaching and learning of Black history into the future, as well as local efforts to celebrate and educate about our community's Black history. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Wednesday, February 18
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 18:00:00 2026-02-18 19:30:00 America/Chicago Black History Month at 100: Looking Back and Looking Forward Explore the significance of studying Black history as Black History Month founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson envisioned. Panelists from the University of Missouri and the community will discuss extending the study, teaching and learning of Black history into the future, as well as local efforts to celebrate and educate about our community's Black history. Adults. Columbia Public Library - Friends Room

Explore the significance of studying Black history as Black History Month founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson envisioned. Panelists from the University of Missouri and the community will discuss extending the study, teaching and learning of Black history into the future, as well as local efforts to celebrate and educate about our community's Black history. Adults.

Explore the significance of studying Black history as Black History Month founder Dr. Carter G. Woodson envisioned. Panelists from the University of Missouri and the community will discuss extending the study, teaching and learning of Black history into the future, as well as local efforts to celebrate and educate about our community's Black history.

Panelists will include:

  • Barbra Horrell - Sharp End Heritage Committee, J.W. “Blind” Boone Heritage Foundation Board
  • Dr. Mike Jirik - Department of Black Studies at the University of Missouri, Columbia
  • Rev. Clyde Ruffin - pastor at Second Missionary Baptist Church, J.W. “Blind” Boone Heritage Foundation Board President

Adults.

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

TAGS: | Black History |

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