City Of Greenbelt: Black History Month In Greenbelt

Press release from the City of Greenbelt:

01/16/2022 10:08 AM

The City of Greenbelt is excited to offer its 4th Annual Black History Month Celebration! In 2019, the City co-sponsored its first Black History Day Event. This years theme is:

BODY, MIND, AND MONEY: BLACK HEALTH, WELLNESS, AND FINANCE
Founded in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has celebrated Black History Month since 1926. Each year they focus on a theme that deserves emphasis. Drawing on their 2022 theme of Black Health and Wellness, the Greenbelt Black History and Culture Committee has added wealth and finance because they intersect with health and wellness. The Committee offers an exciting and informative array of programs and activities celebrating the contributions of African Americans to the economic and social growth of the U.S.A.

The concern for the health and safety of the community and participants at our events is our top priority. We will continue to closely monitor the situation with COVID-19 and cancel any in-person events, if needed. All participants must wear masks and maintain physical distancing.

Click here to view the Recreation Event Calendar. To view a clickable PDF of all Black History Month events, click here.

The City of Greenbelt would like to thank our Recreation Staff and the Greenbelt Black History and Culture Committee for all their hard work putting this program together! We would also like to thank our Sponsors: Beltway Plaza Mall, Civility Management Solutions, Congress Heights Arts and Cultural Center, Conquest Solutions, LLC., Greenbelt Recreation Department, Johnine Clark Law Offices, Kaiser Permanente, Luminis Health, Old Greenbelt Theatre, RUAK, and Syds Tire Store.

This press release was produced by the City of Greenbelt. The views expressed here are the author’s own.