Black History Month events set for Feb. 8-12
Here are this week's events for Black History Month.
On Tuesday, Feb. 2, USA Health allowed us to hear from two great men on the power of representation, the dangers of academic and socioeconomic inequities, and the call for each of us to bridge a gap between the two. Errol Crook, M.D., and Brandon Fleming also left us with two pieces of advice to lead us in honoring Black history and Black stories throughout this month and beyond.
When asked, "What is the one most tangible action each of us can take on a daily basis?" here were their responses:
Dr. Crook: "Be open, and remain informed."
Fleming: "Love somebody. Love first; teach second."
This week, continue to listen with an open mind and open heart. Please see below for this week's events honoring Black History Month.
Upcoming Black History Month events (Week of Feb. 8-12):
- Wednesday, Feb. 10: African Dance Presentation (virtual)
- Thursday, Feb. 11: PBS and Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. present “The Black Church: This is Our Story, This is Our Song.”
- Friday, Feb. 12: City of Mobile “Loving” virtual movie/panel discussion, 6 p.m. Details regarding both City of Mobile events can be found at www.cityofmobile.org/parks.
- Jan. 16 - September 2021: “Gordon Parks: Segregation Story in Mobile 1956,” Mobile Museum of Art
For questions, please feel free to email any of us in ODI ( Franklin Trimm, M.D.; Johnson Haynes, M.D.; Sherry, Tiquera or LoRen) or stop by our office.
“In recognizing the humanity of our fellow beings, we pay ourselves the highest tribute.”
- Thurgood Marshall, U.S. Supreme Court associate justice
