LIST: Black History Month events around Cincinnati

AND RETAINING MORE TEACHERS OF COLOR. AS WE CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY IN OUR COMMUNITY, ONE LOCAL TEACHER IS GOING ABOVE AND BEYOND TO RECOGNIZE BLACK SCHOLARS. ASHLEY: LACEY ROBERTS SHOWS US HOW SHE IS CELEBRATING HER STUDENTS WHILE OBSERVING THE IMPORTANCE OF THE MONTH. LACEY: FEBRUARY IS BLACK HISTORY MONTH AND THERE ARE PLENTY OF WAYS TO CELEBRATE BLACK EXCELLENCE ALL MONTH LONG BUT TODAY ONE LOCAL TEACHER DECIDED TO CELEBRATE HER SCHOLAR STUDENTS WITH FREE HAIRCUTS. SYLVIA BERNAL IS A THIRD GRADE TEACHER AT HORIZON SCIENCE ACADEMY AND DECIDED TO CELEBRATE HER SCHOLAR STUDENTS WITH AN EVENT. >> THIS IS FOR STUDENTS EXCELLING ABOVE THEIR CLASS IN THEIR SCHOOL WORK AND BEHAVIOR. LIKE THIRD GRADER KENDALL MEANS, WHO SAYS HIS FAVORITE SUBJECTS ARE READING AND SPELLING. BERNAL SAYS CELEBRATING THE KIDS THIS WAY ALSO GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO HAVE SOMEONE TO LOOK UP TO THAT LOOKS LIKE THEM. AND THAT’S WHERE DANNY DA BARBER COMES IN, HE SAYS HE STARTED FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS IN SCHOOLS AND SAYS EVENTS LIKE THIS GIVE HIM A CHANCE TO BE A MENTOR AND FRIEND ALL WHILE HELPING THEM FEEL GOOD ABOUT THEMSELVES. >> I WAS GOING TO WHOLE SCHOOLS CUTTING CLASSROOMS. YOU KNOW BECAUSE I WAS TAUGHT THAT THE GOOD ENERGY YOU PUT IN THE UNIVERSE COMES BACK TEN TIME -- TIMES OVER A. AND I UNDERSTOOD THAT. >> I THINK THAT IT’S GREAT THAT HE WOULD BE A MENTOR AND COME TO OUR SCHOOL AND GIVE THOSE OPPORTUNITIES AND GIVE THESE STUDENTS SOMETHING THAT THEY ARE LACKING OR SOMETHING THAT THEY CAN LOOK FORWARD TO AND WITH OUR TARGET BEING BLACK HISTORY MONTH I WANT THEM TO SEE BLACK EXCELLENCE IN RARE FORM. LACEY: MORE THAN 30 STUDENTS WERE ABLE TO GET THEIR FRESH CUTS. ALTHOUGH NOT EVERYONE NEEDED ONE, IT IS THE THOUGHT THAT COUNTS. LACEY ROBERTS, WLWT N

Black History Month is here and there are several events in and around Cincinnati that are educating and celebrating the importance of this month.This list will be updated as more events are announced. Did we miss an event? Email web@wlwt.com with your event information. Black History Month Panel on Black Wellness and Black ResistanceNational Underground Railroad Freedom CenterThursday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is kicking off Black History Month with a paired panel exploring Black health and wellness and Black resistance. The panel will feature a lineup of medical, community and educational experts to discuss the realities of wellness within the Black community and the continued legacy of Black resistance from the era of the Underground Railroad to today. Gallery Chat with ASL Interpretation: Black Art HistoryCincinnati Art MuseumSaturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.Join museum educators this month to learn about Black art history and culture. Explore works by artists including Kehinde Wiley and Henry Ossawa Tanner. A facilitator and a certified American Sign Language interpreter will meet visitors at the front desk for a tour through the galleries and a lively discussion about the art they see.Taste of Black History: Black-Owned Wine Flights Happy HourEvery Friday in February at 4 p.m. Nostalgia Wine & Jazz LoungeEvery Friday in February, join Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge for a specially curated selection of Black-owned wine flights during Happy Hour.The Underground Railroad: Its History, People, & GloryFeb. 27, 4 p.m.Anderson Township Branch LibraryCelebrate Black History Month with the Cincinnati Museum Center, and recreate elements of the Underground Railroad through photographs, maps, and more. Register online or by calling 513-369-6030. For all ages.Celebrating Black STEAMFeb. 9, 4 p.m. Westwood Branch LibraryLearn about prominent Black scientists and artists as you make silhouette art, a quilt to display in the Library, "rockets," and more. Registration is required. Register by calling 513-369-4474 or in person at the Westwood Branch Library. For ages 8-12HBCU Youth-led RoundtableFeb. 11 3 p.m.Walnut Hills Branch LibraryA roundtable discussion of the unique perspective provided by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs). Alumni and current and prospective students speak on the interests, outcomes, and challenges of attending an HBCU. Presented by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Registration is required. Register online. For teens. A Discussion with Ms. Karyn Parsons -Hilary Banks of The Fresh Prince of Bel-AirFeb. 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.H. Gordon and Thelma Martin Ballroom at the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union at Northern Kentucky University Karyn Parsons, best known for playing Hilary Banks in the hit television comedy "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," will give a lecture at Northern Kentucky University on Feb. 27 as part of the university’s Black History Month programming.

CINCINNATI —

Black History Month is here and there are several events in and around Cincinnati that are educating and celebrating the importance of this month.

This list will be updated as more events are announced. Did we miss an event? Email web@wlwt.com with your event information.

Black History Month Panel on Black Wellness and Black Resistance
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Thursday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.

The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center is kicking off Black History Month with a paired panel exploring Black health and wellness and Black resistance. The panel will feature a lineup of medical, community and educational experts to discuss the realities of wellness within the Black community and the continued legacy of Black resistance from the era of the Underground Railroad to today.

Gallery Chat with ASL Interpretation: Black Art History
Cincinnati Art Museum
Saturday, Feb. 11, 2 p.m.

Join museum educators this month to learn about Black art history and culture. Explore works by artists including Kehinde Wiley and Henry Ossawa Tanner. A facilitator and a certified American Sign Language interpreter will meet visitors at the front desk for a tour through the galleries and a lively discussion about the art they see.

Taste of Black History: Black-Owned Wine Flights Happy Hour
Every Friday in February at 4 p.m.
Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge

Every Friday in February, join Nostalgia Wine & Jazz Lounge for a specially curated selection of Black-owned wine flights during Happy Hour.

The Underground Railroad: Its History, People, & Glory
Feb. 27, 4 p.m.
Anderson Township Branch Library

Celebrate Black History Month with the Cincinnati Museum Center, and recreate elements of the Underground Railroad through photographs, maps, and more. Register online or by calling 513-369-6030. For all ages.

Celebrating Black STEAM
Feb. 9, 4 p.m.
Westwood Branch Library

Learn about prominent Black scientists and artists as you make silhouette art, a quilt to display in the Library, "rockets," and more. Registration is required. Register by calling 513-369-4474 or in person at the Westwood Branch Library. For ages 8-12

HBCU Youth-led Roundtable
Feb. 11 3 p.m.
Walnut Hills Branch Library

A roundtable discussion of the unique perspective provided by Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HCBUs). Alumni and current and prospective students speak on the interests, outcomes, and challenges of attending an HBCU. Presented by the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Registration is required. Register online. For teens.

A Discussion with Ms. Karyn Parsons -Hilary Banks of The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
Feb. 27, 2023, at 6:30 p.m.
H. Gordon and Thelma Martin Ballroom at the James C. and Rachel M. Votruba Student Union at Northern Kentucky University

Karyn Parsons, best known for playing Hilary Banks in the hit television comedy "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air," will give a lecture at Northern Kentucky University on Feb. 27 as part of the university’s Black History Month programming.

LIST: Black History Month events around Cincinnati

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Black History Month Panel on Black Wellness and Black Resistance
National Underground Railroad Freedom Center
Thursday, Feb. 2, 6 p.m.