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The Cambridge Public Library will celebrate Black History Month with musical performances, cooking classes, and more! Black History Month, recognized annually in February, celebrates the legacy and contributions of the Black community throughout U.S. history and today.
CPL Presents: Johnisha Matthews Levi, Author of Numbers Up (Main Library), Wednesday, February 4, 6-7:30 p.m. Numbers Up follows Matthews as she uncovers a hidden family history shaped by the state lottery legalization and the War on Drugs’ impacts on Black institutions and communities in Washington, DC. Registration is required.
Cambridge Cooks: Black History Month with Chef Malcolm Green (Main Library), Wednesday, February 18, 6-7:30 p.m.: Cambridge native and former Master Chef contestant, Malcolm Green, will prepare stuffed salmon with shrimp and spinach, topped with a Creole cream sauce. Registration is required.
Wikipedia Highlights Black Cambridge: Edit-a-thon (Central Square), Wednesday, February 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m. Edit and create Wikipedia pages related to Black history, with a focus on Black Cantabridgians. We will use resources from the Library's Archives and Special Collections and the Black Voices Collection at the Central Square Branch. No registration required.
Opera on Tap: Shakespeare of Harlem: Exploring the Life and Legacy of Langston Hughes (Main Library), Thursday, February 26, 6-7 p.m. Opera on Tap Boston presents Shakespeare of Harlem, a concert celebrating the life, work, and enduring influence of Langston Hughes. Registration is encouraged but not required.
Castle of our Skins Presents: A Little History(Main Library) Saturday, February 28, 2-3 p.m. Presented by Castle of our Skins, "A Little History" is a 60-minute interactive recital that tells the simplified stories of nine legendary figures in Black History through original music, poetry, and engagement. Recommended for school-age children and their caregivers. No registration required.
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