BHCC Celebrates Black History Month with NPR Journalist Michele Norris
BOSTON, Feb. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- NPR journalist and author of The Grace of Silence Michele Norris spoke at Bunker Hill Community College (BHCC) on Thursday, February 8, 2018, kicking off the College's annual Black History Month celebration.
Speaking on "Race and Poverty in the United States," the former co-host of National Public Radio's (NPR) newsmagazine All Things Considered has more than two decades of experience presenting leading news and weighing in on American culture. "Black history is America's history," said Norris to the Bunker Hill Community College community. "It is important to celebrate it, not just one month a year but all year long."
Recently named one of "25 Most Influential Black Americans" by Essence magazine, Norris's discussed her work on The Race Card Project and the motivation behind it. The Race Card Project encourages people to condense their observations and experiences about race and cultural identity into one sentence with only six words. Since 2010, more than 250,000 people from around the world have submitted stories to be featured on the website, TheRaceCardProject.com. In 2014, Norris was honored with for her work on the project with a Peabody Award, one of the most prestigious honors in broadcast journalism.
Focusing on the theme, honoring our shared history, BHCC's Black History Month celebration will continue with a series of art exhibitions, discussions and live performances throughout the month. These include performances by award-wining poet, song-writer and performer Regie Gibson; an exploration of Folkloric Haitian Dance with Jean Appolon and Company; a live performance by Emmy Award-winning actor Ron Jones; spoken word with artist Hakim Raquib; and a pop-up art show featuring local artist, activist and author Janet Cormier. All events will include remarks by BHCC faculty and audience discussion.
On display at the Library and Learning Commons of BHCC's Charlestown Campus, Black History Month exhibits include a special display of books that illuminate the history and contribution of abolitionists in Massachusetts, textured paintings by Janet Cormier and a display of published resources detailing the contributions that African American artists have made that helped shape American culture.
All events are free and open to the public. For more information visit bhcc.edu/bhm
Media Contact: Brooke Yarborough, Bunker Hill Community College, 617-228-3406, [email protected]
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