Thanks to Katje Lehrman for the idea and research for this week's virtual sketch
There's no American History without Black History
It began as a way of remembering important people and events in the history of the African diaspora. It is celebrated in February in the United States and Canada, while in Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom it is observed in October.
The most important purpose of Black History Month is to make us all aware of the struggle for freedom and equal opportunity. It is a time to celebrate the many achievements of African Americans in every field from science and the arts to politics and religion.
It is a rich subject with loads of visual reference materials to feed your creativity. Our creative day will be divided into two parts:
> Our Morning Sketch: Use materials and events that focus on the time before your birth.> Our Afternoon Sketch: Will focus on the times and events that occurred during your lifetime.
RESOURCE MATERIAL
The Civil Rights Trail:
21 Places to Learn About African American History:
Underground Railroad and Related Sites:
21 Places to Learn About African American History:
Underground Railroad and Related Sites:
Weeksville Free African American Village (pre-Civil War):
Mount Zion Cemetery: Washington DC
Sandy Spring Maryland, Quaker Community:
Frances and Robert Drake House; Leominster, MA:
Sheldon Peck Homestead Lombard, Il:
Integrating America
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
- You need to register here to participate:
- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/saturday-sketch-black-history-month-tickets-141884936665
- The virtual sketching event will be this Saturday and starts at 10 AM ET
- Registration closes on Friday at noon.
- On Friday afternoon if you registered you will receive the login info you’ll need to participate.
There are no fees. All drawing skill levels are welcome
