Advancing Equity in Historic Preservation: OUR COMMITMENT
The Role of the Arts and Artists in Social Justice Movements
Sat, Feb 13
|Zoom Webinar


Time & Location
Feb 13, 2021, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM
Zoom Webinar
About the Event
Exploring History and Culture in Central Minnesota is an annual February event series hosted by four central Minnesota county historical societies - Morrison, Benton, Sherburne and Stearns. The series seeks to foster greater understanding and awareness of cultures that have been and continue to be part of Minnesota and its history. This year's programming will be presented by the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery (MAAHMG) and will feature three presentations on consecutive Saturdays in February - February 6th, February 13th, and February 20th.
The event on February 13th, The Role of the Arts and Artists in Social Justice Movements, will feature a combination of videos and panel discussion. Participants will view two videos created by MAAHMG - the making of the Black Lives Matter mural and Un-Heard. There will also be a panel discussion with artists, Melodee Strong and Joe Davis. The panel discussion will be moderated by Georgia Fort…
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