Black History Month Events at the Edgewater Library

From the Edgewater Library:

African Americans in the West

Saturday, February 16, 2019 (1:00PM – 3:00PM)
Edgewater Library (1800 Harlan Street)
Event will be in the Council Chambers across the hall from the library

Celebrate Black History Month with a special presentation from The Black American West Museum & Heritage Center. Learn about the important role African Americans played as exodusters, cowboys, ranchers, farmers, miners, and soldiers. We also discuss the history of Denver’s Five Points Neighborhood.

Inspiring the Next Generation: Our Black Role Models in the Community

Saturday, February 23, 2019 (1:00PM – 3:00PM)
Edgewater Library
Event will be in the Council Chambers across the hall from the library

An inspiring panel of leaders shares their personal experiences living and working in Colorado. Hear about their role models and discover your own during this celebratory forum on Black History Month, leadership and community. Moderated panel, followed by Q&A.

Panelists:

Brian M. Argrow, PhD, University of Colorado
Grant Brown, Colorado Parks and Wildlife
Floyd Cobb, PhD, Colorado Department of Education
Ashuan Drumgo, Denver Fire Department
Suandria Hall, MA, LPCC, My Choice My Power
Rochelle Johnson, Rochelle Johnson Studio
Charleszine “Terry” Nelson, Denver Public Library
Thomas Russell, Falcon High School

Joel Newton

Joel has been a resident of Edgewater, Colorado with his family since 2012. He is the Executive Director of local education nonprofit Edgewater Collective and Editor of the Edgewater Echo.