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Articles from the tag: Celebrating Black History

Filmmaker Haile Gerima’s 1979 film “Wilmington 10 — USA 10,000” came to the Block Museum of Art for a screening event Friday. The film was accompanied by an introduction and Q&A with University of Chicago professor Allyson Nadia Field. The film weaves the story of the Wilmington 10, nine Black men and one white woman...

From a film screening to a play to a city councilmember candidate forum, here are some ways to stay entertained and civically involved in Evanston this week. “From Starter to Loaf” Feb. 15, 7 to 8 p.m. Bookends & Beginnings will host a two-part sourdough bread making workshop on Zoom for Hygge Fest, a monthlong...

Filmmaker Courtney Stephens’ “Terra Femme” came to The Block Museum of Art Friday in a live documentary-performance format. “Terra Femme” is an all-archival film comprised of amateur travel footage shot by American and British women in the 1920s-50s. It investigates intersections of gender, perspective, travel and movement. Stephens presented the film at Block Cinema and...

Here are some ways to celebrate Black History Month and avoid the outdoors this week in Evanston as the weather remains below freezing. Winter Wonderland Feb. 1 – Feb. 28, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Evanston Made is hosting an art-making and community-building event at Canal Shores Golf Course all of February. The group is...