CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. (CLARKSVILLENOW) – Black History is American history and the month of February is dedicated to acknowledging and celebrating the many accomplishments, inventions, and life work of Black Americans past, present, and future.
In Clarksville, many activities are planned to commemorate Black History Month.
Black History Meet and Greet: African-Americans and the Vote
Saturday, Feb. 1,
Meet and Greet begins at 5 p.m, Program begins at 6 p.m.
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Black History Month Kickoff Luncheon
Monday, Feb. 3 11 a.m. – 12:30 pm
Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, Austin Peay State University
Catered by Dickey’s BBQ
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First Friday ArtWalk
Friday, Feb. 7 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Art Gallery at Makeda Street, 1885 Ft. Campbell Boulevard Suite #C.
Features paintings by Drafts by Ola Ola is an incredible local Nigerian artist with a studio in downtown Clarksville.
Weekend Wine Down
Friday, Feb. 7, 6 p.m
WKND Wine Down is a fascinating wine tasting event featuring Love Cork Screw the wine collection of black female negociant Chrishon Lampley.
Genealogy Classes
Saturday, Feb. 8 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
The Clarksville-Montgomery County Library will host free African American Genealogy classes
The Young Adult “Spill the Tea” Natural Hair Event
Saturday, Feb. 8 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
A casual conversation about natural hair
1885 Fort Campbell Boulevard Suite #C
Buy tickets here
Tango as African Diasporic Dance
Tuesday, Feb. 11 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Collaborative event with the APSU African American Studies Department and the Hispanic Cultural Center, the event is to create awareness and educate the campus about the African Diaspora/Slave Trade and the influence of African Culture within Hispanic Culture and Dance.
The Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, Austin Peay State University.
Follow their Facebook page for more info.
NAACP 18th Annual Day on the Hill
Tuesday, Feb. 18 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The annual Day On The Hill, the NAACP takes children to Capitol Hill in Nashville to see/talk with their Legislators. This trip is designed to connect Civics classes to people’s knowledge of their government. Tuesday, February 18, 2020, at 8 AM – 3 PM. For more information visit their Facebook page.
Modern Day Slavery Forum
Thursday, Feb. 20 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center, Austin Peay State University
Collaborative event with APSU African American Studies Department to create a dialogue around the existence of modern-day slavery in today’s world, from the music industry to sports, to the blue-collar work population.
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Makeda Street: The All Black Edition Open Mic
Thursday, Feb. 20 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
1885 Fort Campbell Boulevard Suite #C
Celebrate Black History Month wearing all black head to toe.
Welcoming poets giving tribute to some remarkable people, places, and things.
Buy tickets here.
Night of Melanin Magic
Monday, Feb. 24 7:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Austin Peay State University, Clement Auditorium
Collaborative event with the APSU Dance Department. The event is an opportunity to see the artistic interpretation of being Black in American, a celebration of Melanin and the talents black people share. Filled with Dance, Song, Poetry, and other forms of Art.
Miss Black Clarksville Scholarship Pageant
Saturday, Feb. 22 6:00 p.m.
Kenwood High School, 251 East Pine Mountain Rd.
Contestants will be judged on sportswear, talent, evening wear, and on-stage interviews. The contestants are also required to select a platform they feel strongly about and support it through community service.
Tickets are $15 presale and $20 at the door. Available online at Eventbrite.
By Any Means Necessary: Strategies Towards Success as a Person of Color
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.
Nashville State Community College, Clarksville campus, 1760 Wilma Rudolph Blvd. Room 107.
Guest speaker Harold Wallace III, Director of APSU’s Wilbur N. Daniel African American Cultural Center.
The event is free and open to the public.
Clarksville Urban Professionals (CUP) Meet Up
Saturday, Feb. 29 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Come meet other local business owners and startups.
Register here.
Fort Defiance Needs Volunteers for Re-enactment Event
Saturday, Feb. 22
Fort Donelson National Park has several volunteer opportunities available in connection with their February 22 event, ‘Personal Stories of US Colored Troops’.
Related: Austin Peay State University Kicks off Black History Month