Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance in the United States for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African American. Prior to 1926, little information could be found regarding African American history. Important achievements were left out of history books. 50 years later, the week became a month, and today February is celebrated as African American History Month. The month of February was chosen because it celebrates the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, both of whom dramatically affected the lives of . Americans. African Frederick Douglass (1817-1895) was a writer, lecturer, editor, and civil rights activist who escaped slavery at age 21 and went on to campaign for the abolition of slavery, establish a newspaper, and hold the office of Minister to Haiti. He was a major voice in the anti-slavery/civil rights movement of his time. Carter Godwin Woodson (1875-1950) was an African-American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the study of African American Life and History. Woodson was one of the first scholars to study AfricanAmerican history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1915, Woodson has been cited as the father of black history. In February 1926 he announced the celebration of "Negro History Week", considered the precursor of Black History Month. By 1929 The Journal of Negro History was able to note that with only two exceptions, officials with the State Departments of Educations of every state had made the event known to that state's teachers and distributed official literature associated with the event. Churches also played a significant role in the distribution of literature during this initial interval, with the mainstream and black press aiding in the publicity effort. Black History Week was met with enthusiastic response; it prompted the creation of black history clubs, an increase in interest among teachers, and interest from progressives. Black History Week grew in popularity throughout the following decades, with mayors across the United States endorsing it as a holiday. The expansion of Black History Week to Black History Month was first proposed by the leaders of the Black United Students at Kent Shirley Chisholm(1924-2005) was an American politician, State University in February 1969. The first celebration educator, and author. In 1968, she became the of the Black History Month took place at Kent State one year first African-American woman elected to the United States Congress, and represented New York's 12th Congressional later, in February 1970. Red Fox James, Blackfoot District for seven terms from 1969 to 1983. In 1972, she became the first major-party black candidate for President of the United States, and the first woman ever to run for the Democratic presidential nomination.

Jesse Owens (1913-1980) shook racial stereotypes both with Nazis and segregationists at the 1936 Berlin Olympics.

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Florynce Rae "Flo" Kennedy (1916-2000) was an American lawyer, activist, Civil rights advocate, lecturer and feminist. She is shown here in a cowboy outfit she was noted for wearing.

Event Description Daily Walk ‘n Talk Around Gillis Park @9:30 Art with Marilyn Tuesdays 10:30 Bingo Loteria Fridays Wednesdays 10:30am 10:30am Tuesdays in February UT Nursing Students Friday, February 12th Valentine’s Celeb. Monday, February 15th Closed for President’s Day Holiday Friday, February 26th Birthday Bingo

FEBRUARY 2016

60 years old or older?

FREE SENIOR ACTIVITIES

MONDAY

TUESDAY

1 10:00 Core Chair Fitness

2 9:45 Valentine Earrings

10:45 Quiltmaking 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:15 “I Love Lucy” Video

8 10:00 Core Chair Fitness

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9:45 Heart Hair Pins 10:30 Art With Marilyn 10:30 UT Nursing Students 12:15 9 Dot Dominoes

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THURSDAY

10:00 Cumbia Circle 10:30 Lotería 12:15 Washers Toss

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9:30 Conversational English 10:15 Tai Chi 11:00 Craft Corner: Sweet Sayings Magnets

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12

19 9:45 Chair Yoga 10:30 Amerigroup Bingo

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9:30 Conversational English 10:15 Tai Chi 11:00 Craft Corner: Picture Frames

10:00 Cumbia Circle 10:30 Lotería 12:15 Washers Toss

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9:45 Chair Yoga 10:30 Bingo

9:30 Conversational English 10:15 Tai Chi 11:00 Craft Corner: Wire Working

10:00 Cumbia Circle 10:30 Lotería 12:15 Washers Toss

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Bingo Fridays 10:30

9:00 Senior Hope Program 10:30 A Sentimental Moment Waltz Contest, Esquina Tango 10:15 Tai Chi Dance Performance, Poetry, 11:00 Craft Corner: Prizes, Photos Heartfelt Foil Pictures

10:00 Cumbia Circle 10:30 Lotería 12:15 Washers Toss

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FRIDAY 58

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Jewelry: Bracelets Art With Marilyn UT Nursing Students 9 Dot Dominoes

9:45 Knotted Necklaces 10:30 Art With Marilyn 10:30 UT Nursing Students 12:15 9 Dot Dominoes

10:45 Quiltmaking 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:15 “I Love Lucy” Video

29 10:00 Core Chair Fitness

9:00 Fresh Food 4 Fam.

9:45 10:30 10:30 12:15

Closed for Presidents’ Day Holiday 22 10:00 Core Chair Fitness

WEDNESDAY

10:30 Art With Marilyn 10:30 UT Nursing Students 12:15 9 Dot Dominoes

10:45 Quiltmaking 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:15 “I Love Lucy” Video

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YOU ARE INVITED!

Free Lunch Served @ 11:45am

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9:45 Chair Yoga 10:30 UHC Birthday Bingo

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10:45 Quiltmaking 11:00 Wii Bowling 12:15 “I Love Lucy” Video

DURWOOD Senior Center – 2508 Durwood (Behind Gillis Park) – 512-972-6891

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