University of Findlay Set to Recognize Black History Month

In conjunction with University of Findlay, the Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center is offering several opportunities to engage in meaningful conversations with students and the Findlay community to celebrate Black History Month. The Buford Center for Diversity and Service, along with the Black Student Union, is partnering with the Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center to co-host the events of February 10 and 16, specifically. The entire list of events is as follows:

• Saturday, February 8 from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

A community movie double feature with a showing of the movies “Hidden Figures” and “Black Panther.” Teens and adults are welcome, with pizza and popcorn provided.

• Monday, February 10 from 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

A community dialogue covering a study and discussion of structural racism. Teens and adults both welcome.

• Thursday, February 13 from 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.

A community dialogue to view and discuss the PBS documentary “The March,” the story of the story of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, told by the people who organized and participated in it. All public welcome.

• Sunday, February 16 from 5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

A community dialogue to view and discuss the PBS Documentary “The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.” All public welcome.

• Saturday, February 22 from 4:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

A community movie double feature showing the movies “The Tuskegee Airmen” and  “Redtails.” All public welcome with pizza and popcorn provided.

All events will take place at The Black Heritage Library and Multicultural Center. For further questions, contact UF Director of Intercultural Student Services Seth Butler at 419-434-6967 or butler@findlay.edu.