Feb. 6

Black History Month: Poetry Slam/Open Mic

5 p.m., Ginter Park Branch Library

Celebrate Black History Month with poetry and music, which have played vital roles in Black American history. Share your favorite poem, song or an original piece at this open mic event.

In the Driver’s Seat: How One Family Transported Black Students in 1930s Hanover

7 to 8 p.m., Libbie Mill Library 

Join Patricia Hunter-Jordan, granddaughter of Lucian Hunter, for a discussion of how her family provided transportation for Black students in 1930s Hanover, a time when Black students had to walk up to 5 miles to school.

Feb. 7

Artist Talk with Glenn Ligon

6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Leslie Cheek Theater, Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 

New York artist Glenn Ligon will discuss his art practice, exploring critical perspectives of American history. The talk will feature his recent work, “A Small Band,” now on display.

 Glenn Ligon
 

Feb. 8

The Moton School Story 

6 to 7 p.m., Chesterfield County Public Library – Clover Hill Branch

Learn about the Moton School in Farmville, a pivotal site in the civil rights movement, through stories shared by educators from the Moton Museum.

Loki Mulholland in Conversation

Noon to 1:30 p.m., The Park RVA, 1407 Cummings Drive.

Loki Mulholland, Emmy-winning filmmaker and activist, discusses his work on race and social justice, with clips from his award-winning documentaries. The conversation will be moderated by Sherri Mehta, followed by a book signing.

 Sherri Mehta
 

Feb. 10

Richmond Urban Renewal Conversation

6:30 to 7:45 p.m., Richmond Room, Main Library

Join an expert to discuss the lasting impacts of urban renewal on modern-day Richmond, while exploring displays of forgotten spaces. rvalibrary.org

Feb. 11

Banner Lecture Series: The Story of Virginia

Noon, Virginia Museum of History and Culture

Author Ric Murphy will discuss the 1619 arrival of the first Africans in Virginia, exploring their legacy and the controversial circumstances surrounding their arrival. The lecture can be viewed via livestream on the museum’s Facebook and YouTube channels. vmfa.museum

Ongoing

We Are the Builders: Honoring the Contributions of Black Workers in Virginia

This exhibition at the Black History Museum and Cultural Center of Virginia highlights the contributions of Black Virginians to America’s development, with a focus on labor. A related offsite exhibition features artifacts from the museum’s collection. blackhistorymuseum.org