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Check out more than 50 things to do at DPPL this month. Programs, crafts, classes and more for Adults, Kids and Teens.

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Founded by Dr. Carter G. Woodson in February 1926, Black History Month is a month-long celebration of African American life, History, and Culture, annually celebrated in February.

What began as a week-long celebration transformed into a month-long way to promote, research, preserve, interpret, and disseminate information about Black life, History, and culture to the global community.

You can read more about the origins and history of Black History Month through the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month, and through the Official Governmental Site for Black History Month.

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Did you miss the class? Watch the recording! Join comedian, actress, and producer Michelle Buteau in conversation with interviewer and podcast host Greta Johnsen. Michelle is the creator/writer/star of the Netflix series Survival of the Thickest, inspired by her autobiographical book of essays of the same name. She is also the host of two popular reality competition shows (The Circle and Barbecue Showdown) and hosts the podcast Adulting. Born in New Jersey to Caribbean parents, Michelle brings her unique perspective and big personality to stage and screen.

(This program originally aired over Zoom on January 23, 2025 and will be available until February 12, 2025.)

International Holocaust Remembrance Day occurs every year on January 27th, the anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp.

This day honors the 6 million Jews and millions of others who were murdered by the Nazi regime during World War II.  

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On this episode, Quinn, Amy, Alicia, and Tia discuss zines, the small-circulation handmade booklets that provide an easy and fun way for anyone to self-publish and circulate their art and ideas. Listen to their conversation in the player below:

Continue Reading "Miner Recs Episode 92: Zines" →