Join us for this incredible performance from the Ebony Road Players! The Mountaintop is a fictional, imaginative scenario, and a two-person drama about the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The entire play is set in the Lorraine hotel room, the evening before his assassination. King is alone, trying to create yet another powerful speech....Read More
Join us for a great night, featuring special guest hosts and poets, Gemini DaPoet and Kaizen Kabir. Embrace a sweet night of poetry, where you can come to share a favorite poem, or poetry you have written. Not interested in sharing? Come to listen! Additionally, Gemini and Kaizen will share poetry of their own as...Read More
Have questions about hair care? Want to know the best products to use? Expert Nietra Hood will share tips, tricks, and knowledge on caring for your hair, no matter what your age! Nietra will talk about various hair products, hair oils, products for biracial hair, and more! Registration is preferred, but not required. FREE. Register...Read More
Muskegon Area Collaborative Partners Present A Black History Month Screening of “BLACK MAN” at the 1st Muskegon County Black History Month Kick Off. ~ This BLACK MAN documentary, featuring Muskegon natives, has evolved from the original film first shown in 2020. Even if you’ve seen the original, you haven’t seen anything yet! Admission is FREE...Read More
Join us in decorating no-sew quilt squares for our Unity Quilt! While you’re here, learn a little about the rich history of textile making in Africa and how those roots manifested in African American quilting traditions. We’ll have a prize drawing on February 28 for those who turn in a quilt square. Free. Can’t make...Read More
Look through your recipes, find your best soul food dessert, and compete in HPL’s contest! Winners will be awarded prizes, and bragging rights! Participants are asked to bring enough for the judges and viewers to taste. If you wish to participate with a dish, registration is required – click HERE. Attendees just viewing the contest...Read More
Embrace an evening of inspiring poetry! Come to share poetry in this fun and casual event, or come just to listen to the sweet sounds of poetry. We’re excited to hear your favorite poems, poetry you have written, or examples from African American poetry. Registration is preferred, but not required. Click HERE to register. This...Read More
Gather a group of friends and family (up to 4 people per team), and test your knowledge on Black History, from past history to current times! Prizes will be awarded to the winning team! Registration is required for teams – to register your team, click HERE. Free. If you are interested in watching the contest...Read More
Go on an adventure inside Hackley Public Library! Using fun clues and helpful tidbits, you’ll find and discover details about several African American authors in HPL”s collection. Every person who completes the scavenger hunt will be entered into a grand prize drawing. This Scavenger Hunt will be ongoing through February inside HPL. Free.Read More
Learn the secrets to beautiful black hair from expert Nietra Hood! During this in-person Black Hair Care Clinic, Nietra will share helpful tips and guidance on caring for your own hair, as well as for a young person’s hair. Free. **Limited seating is available. PLEASE REGISTER to enjoy this in-person event. You can also register...Read More
