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 Dr. 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 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 an African American Read-In and 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.

The festivities will include the Authors Hour with Keshius Williams, Mario Reyes, and Destinee Shipley and a Jazz Baby Bookmaking Workshop hosted by award-winning illustrator R. Gregory Christie. Access to the author events are free and audience members may reserve a book signing ticket or Culture Pass for chances to win author exclusives. When you register, you will have the option to pre-order signed copies of Jazz Baby, Who is Pepper Storm, A Son with No Father, and The Rebirth of a Phoenix from Scribes & Vibes Bookshop or contribute to the adopt a book program. You do not have to purchase a book or make a monetary donation to attend in-person author events or virtual author visits, however, reservations for the February 25th cartooning and bookbinding class are required.