Join us for a celebration of the arts. The Black History Month Festival, which focuses on the theme, “Sentiments of Sankofa,” will celebrate history, heritage, and the humanities through spoken word, stories, and songs.

Sentiments of Sankofa, is a contemporary response to Carter G. Woodson's call to revisit the contributions of African Americans and Dr. Jerri Cobb Scott's call to see ourselves in books. The interactive exhibition explores archival resources archival resources and the vital importance of Black cultural expression through the lens of Black librarianship and the literary works of R. Gregory Christie. The February 25th program will serve as the launch of Rhythm & Rhymes Storytime and Scribes & Vibes at Central Library and the Authors Hour will take place from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM. It is free and open to the public and patrons are free to use public paid parking, rideshares, and/or Marta.

Looking back at the legacies of Ms. Annie L. McPheeters, Ms. Ella Gaines Yates, and the culture keepers of the Harlem Renaissance, we have partnered with Ms. Cheryl R. Small to has set forth a dedicated space for writers and intellectuals to gather, enjoy the arts, and inspire the next generation of lifelong learners to explore their creativity and engage in document-based learning.