Thunderbolt mayor, town council, and police department proudly honored Ben Green, the department’s first African American police officer and distinguished Vietnam War veteran, with a special Feb. 16 proclamation during […]
Black History Month
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Local black history and voices on display at Savannah Black Art Expo
Since time immemorial, history and culture have been passed down from generation to generation through visual and performing arts. In continuing this tradition, the Savannah Black Art Expo brings together […]
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Jam at BAM! SCAD’s Black Artists in Music concert coming to Lucas Theatre
The Savannah College of Art and Design is gearing up to host BAM!, a commemorative concert featuring riveting tributes to Black musicians, particularly those from Georgia. Celebrating Black History Month […]
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An important story of hope, justice, and community honoring a legendary woman
Black history is American history, to be shared and experienced by all. This is the message the Savannah State University’s(SSU) theatre group, Players by the Sea, in collaboration with The […]
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TybeeMLK and Tybee Post Theater celebrating Black History with music, movies and discussions
TybeeMLK Human Rights Organization and Tybee Post Theater joining together to present “THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE – IN COLOR.” The organizations are presenting programs at the Tybee Post Theater over four […]
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Celebrate Black History Month at the SCAD Museum of Art on Super Museum Sunday
The SCAD Museum of Art invites guests to travel throug history on Feb. 6 for Super Museum Sunday with free SCAD Tours. The tour celebrates Black History Month and shines […]
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U.S. Army honors Savannah-area soldiers for Black History Month
Black History Month presents an opportunity to honor African Americans who have distinguished themselves by serving their community, and in Savannah, that community includes the soldiers of Fort Stewart and […]
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Funds sought for Savannah’s Kiah House Museum building restoration and preservation
A Savannah building on W. 36th Street was once recognized as one of the Treasures of America, but now, while the roof caves in and creatures make their way in […]
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Savannah’s Beach Institute celebrates Black History Month with ‘#BLM’ exhibit
The cultivation of art is a way to hold a meaningful conversation without even speaking. For Black History Month, the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation’s Beach Institute and the Savannah-Chatham County Public […]
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Celebrating Black History, and future
The annual festival is in conjunction with Black History Month in February, and it’s filled with activities that seek to get Savannah’s youth involved
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Dance, art, poetry and learning at the 29th annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival
FEBRUARY is designated Black History Month, though it must be acknowledged that African-American contributions to our country’s culture, infrastructure and institutions far exceed any tidy timeline. However, it does give […]
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Shonta’ Renée @Multicultural Arts & Crafts Show (Savannah Mall)
The Lowcountry vocalist fell in love with music at the age of five, singing along to Ella Fitzgerald and Anita Baker records