CANNERY KITCHEN TO HOST JAMES E. DENNIS JR. BLACK HISTORY MONTH FORUM

  

The Washington County community is invited to observe Black History Month at the James Emerson Dennis Jr. Black History Month Forum.

Programs will be held each Monday through the month of February at the Cannery Kitchen in Brenham, from 6 to 7:30 p.m.

Dr. Karmen Williams, who is assisting with organizing next month’s Forum, says the programs will explore a range of themes with local and worldwide impact. 

The first program is set for February 3^rd and will focus on local Brenham history.  One of the speakers will be Dr. Tina Henderson, president of the Texas Ten Historical Explorers.  Dr. Henderson will discuss her work on the local Black history displays developed in conjunction with the Smithsonian’s Museum on Main Street exhibit that was recently in Brenham.

Dr. Henderson is slated to be joined by Cheryl DaBera, Washington County Historical Commission member and community activist, and Sireta Tarvar Cuerington, who attended Pickard High School.

Follow-up programs will be hosted by Dr. Lori Banks of Prairie View A&M University, covering food and science, on February 10^th; Brenham Police Chief Lloyd Powell, discussing Black officers, on February 17^th; and Dr. Michael Royster of Prairie View A&M University, examining the life of Malcolm X, on February 24^th.

In addition to the speakers, the Forum will feature presentations from the James Emerson Dennis Jr. Black History Club at Brenham High School.  Local musicians and singers will also perform.

The programs are free and open to the public.  Refreshments will be available.