Wednesday marks the beginning of Black History Month. All throughout February, Americans will recognize the contributions of Black Americans and pivotal events in Black history.
Black History Month’s roots date back to the Black historian Carter G. Woodson, whose organization first recognized Negro History Week in February 1926. The idea spread across the country over the next few decades, and Black History Month was first recognized by the federal government in 1976 under President Gerald Ford.
Below is a list of events in Cobb County recognizing Black History Month.
Throughout the month
In honor of Black History Month, the South Cobb Regional Library, 805 Clay Road in Mableton, will host a drawing contest for children and teens. Submissions should be dropped off or emailed by the end of the day on Feb. 28. For more information about this and other Cobb libraries events, visit www.cobbcat.org.
The South Cobb Regional Library will screen the following African American films to celebrate the diversity of Black culture for Black History Month. Feb. 1 – “Hidden Figures” with Taraji P. Henson and Kevin Costner, Feb. 8 – “Creed” with Michael B. Jordan and Sylvester Stallone, Feb. 15 – “B.A.P.S.” with Halle Berry and Martin Landau and Feb. 22 – “SOUL” with the voices of Jamie Foxx and Tina Fey.
North Cobb Regional Library, 3535 Old Highway 41 in Kennesaw, will host the Kennesaw State University Exhibit: Women’s Voices for Civil Rights from Feb. 1-14. The exhibit includes profiles of civil rights advocates from the past, as well as more recent examples of activism and it defines key vocabulary for students and teachers. All are welcome to view this exhibit at their own pace during library operating hours.
Feb. 2
The Powder Springs Library, 4181 Atlanta Street in Powder Springs, will have Kids Craft Club Program – Gee’s Bend Quilt Collage for ages…
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