Events

Black Women's Firsts - Community Forum at New Haven Museum

Sat, Mar 07

New Haven Museum

Mar 07, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

New Haven Museum, 114 Whitney Ave, New Haven, CT 06510, USA

In commemoration of International Women’s Week, Urban Grants 4 Us, Inc. will present “Black Women’s Firsts,” a community forum featuring Connecticut black women who have broken through the “glass ceiling” in their respective ﬁelds. The free program will be at the New Haven Museum.

Visual Literacy: Exhibition

Wed, Feb 26

Stetson Branch Library

Feb 26, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stetson Branch Library, 200 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA

Black History Month: Presentations and displays of featured art exhibitors, photographers, crafters and creatives from the African American Community.

Theatrical Communication

Sat, Feb 15

Bregamos Community Theater

Feb 15, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Bregamos Community Theater, 491 Blatchley Ave, New Haven, CT 06513, USA

Playwright Javon Johnson, starring in the role of Richard Hallsen (Butler) in Tyler Perry's TV hit series, The Oval, airing on BET, will direct the reading of 2 of his original 1-act plays. Tickets also available at Stetson Branch Library, 200 Dixwell Ave., New Haven, CT.

Expressive Literature: A Visual Memory Collage Book

Wed, Feb 12

Stetson Branch Library

Feb 12, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Stetson Branch Library, 200 Dixwell Ave, New Haven, CT 06511, USA

Led by author Deborah Hare, her graphic novel, Mixed Messages, chronicles the history of Deborah's slave ancestry. Her discussion and workshop seeks to inspire others to document their history.