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BLACK HISTORY MONTH FILMS, LECTURES, MUSIC AT BROOKLYN CENTRAL LIBRARY'S DWECK CENTER
Feb 2 , 2012 6:30PM — Testament to History Film Series: Marcus Garvey: Look For Me in the Whirlwind The first documentary to tell the life story of this controversial leader, the film includes fiery interviews with sons and daughters of “Garveyites” who reveal how revolutionary Garvey's ideas were to a new generation of African Americans. 90 min, directed by Stanley Nelson.
Feb 4 , 2012 1:00PM. Saturday Family Programs: The Lion's Whiskers — A musical adaptation of a traditional Ethiopian folktale, this show features a charming cast of human characters as well African animals, The show features a multitude of masks and puppets ranging from three quarter life-sized to gigantic and is highlighted with shadow puppetry and original songs.
Feb 4 , 2012 4:00PM. Gotham: Writers in the City: Colson Whitehead — Whitehead discusses his new novel, Zone One, with WNYC's Leonard Lopate.
Feb 5 , 2012 1:30PM. Activism in America: Black Women & Social Justice — Farah Tanis, director of Black Women’s Blueprint, and historian Robyn Spencer. discuss efforts to bring black women into full and equal social, economic and political participation in American society.
Feb 6 , 2012 5:00PM. Brooklyn Open — Co-hosted by Urban Word, Brooklyn Open is a monthly open mic series for teen poets, spoken word artists, emcees, scholars and activists to share their powerful and important voices. These events are run by teens for teens.
Feb 9 , 2012 6:30PM. Testament to History Film Series: The Murder of Emmett Till — In August of 1955, Emmett Till’s death became powerful catalyst for the civil rights movement: three months after Till's body was found, the Montgomery Bus Boycott began
Feb 11 , 2012 1:00PM. Saturday Family Programs: Jazz 4 Kids — Learn about the origins of jazz, beginning the journey with a participatory African “Call and Response” song, Slave songs and Spirituals, and translating it into singing a “Swing” tune.
Feb 16 , 2012 6:30PM. dweck-lec'-tic: Dos y Mas X — Cuban percussionist/composer Arturo Stable and pianist/composer Elio Villafranca, pay tribute to the legacies of different percussive traditions, from Spanish flamenco to the Iranian saghezi.
Feb 16 , 2012 6:30PM. Testament to History Film Series: Freedom Riders — A film documents the personal conviction of the legendary Freedom Riders. 120 min, directed by Stanley Nelson.
Feb 18 , 2012 4:00PM: Saturday Family Programs: Urban Stages presents Musical Tales with Atiba X — Storyteller and musician, Atiba Wilson, favorite African folktales for all ages.
Feb 18 , 2012 4:00PM. Author Talk: Martha Southgate — Award-winning novelist Martha Southgate tells the story of a family tested to the limits.
Feb 21 , 2012 6:30PM. Books into Film: Trainspotting — A film by the maker of Slumdog Millionaire and 127 Hours.
Feb 22 , 2012 7:00PM. Paul D. Miller's The Book of Ice
Miller, aka DJ Spooky, presents an exploration of Antarctica and climate change .
Feb 25 , 2012 1:00PM. Saturday Family Programs: Feraba African Rhythm Tap Duet — A native from Guinea, West Africa and Irene Koloseus, dancer and choreographer celebrate Black History month. African shakers and small drums will be provided for toddlers, youngsters, and their families.
Feb 25 , 2012 4:00PM. Pixelating: Indie Films in Black: Medicine for Melancholy and Habesha Life — Medicine for Melancholy is a love story told through two African-American twenty-somethings who deal with issues of class, identity, and the evolving conundrum of being a minority in rapidly gentrifying San Francisco. Presented in partnership with MoCADA, Black Public Media and the Center for Place, Culture and Politics at CUNY Graduate Center.
Feb 26 , 2012 1:30PM. Activism in America: Filmmaker Stanley Nelson in Conversation — Veteran filmmaker Stanley Nelson discuss his film, Freedom Riders, and the key people, locations and events of this watershed movement for civil rights
Feb 29 , 2012 7:00PM. Second Chances: Reentering a Professional and Personal Life after Incarceration Feb 29 , 2012 7:00PM — A panel discussion offers advice, resources and positive stories about the reentry process for formerly incarcerated individuals. Speakers include Mindy S. Tarlow, the Executive Director of the Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO) to discuss services that CEO offers to people with recent criminal convictions.
