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African American and Black History Month: Activism Through Art

In-Person Program
2025-02-04 16:00:00 2025-02-04 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Activism Through Art Celebrate African American and Black history. Learn about youth activism and its impact, then create your activist coaster in support of a cause you care about. All Materials Provided. For ages 13 - 17. Woodcrest Library -

Tuesday, February 04
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-04 16:00:00 2025-02-04 17:00:00 America/Los_Angeles African American and Black History Month: Activism Through Art Celebrate African American and Black history. Learn about youth activism and its impact, then create your activist coaster in support of a cause you care about. All Materials Provided. For ages 13 - 17. Woodcrest Library -

Celebrate African American and Black history. Learn about youth activism and its impact, then create your activist coaster in support of a cause you care about. All Materials Provided. For ages 13 - 17.

Attendance is limited and advance registration is required.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures & Conversations | History, Society, & Culture | Arts, Crafts, & Hobbies |

TAGS: | Martin Luther King, Jr. | Faith, Culture, & Community | Art Activity | African American & Black History Month |

Woodcrest Library
Phone: 323.757.9373
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The library was founded in 1913 and housed in the Woodcrest School. It moved to various locations in the community until the present location was opened in 1967.

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