We hope that you will utilize (by participating, exploring, and sharing) these events and resources during Black History Month (BHM2023).<\/p>\n
This week’s focus is on the experiences of Black community members.<\/b><\/p>\n
UPCOMING BROADCAST ON RMPBS –\u00a0AWADAGIN PRATT BLACK IN AMERICA<\/a><\/p>\n Colorado on Rocky Mountain PBS, Channel 6 on Thursday, February 9th at 7:30 PM.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n The documentary film, Awadagin Pratt: Black in America is broadcasting nationally on PBS through NETA, and features world-renowned pianist Awadagin Pratt. The premise of the film is, you are never too famous to escape racism and racial profiling.<\/p>\n Next, from Black Student Services (a program of CII: the Center for Identity and Inclusion): Please visit the link below to learn about, participate in, and share with students:<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.ucdenver.edu\/offices\/diversity-and-inclusion\/our-offices\/black-student-services\/bss-events<\/a><\/p>\n CII has some amazing\u00a0Black History Month Events<\/a>\u00a0happening. This week\u2019s event is\u00a0Workplace Equity Summit<\/i>\u00a0on February 9th from 3:00 – 6:00 in the Students Commons, 2000. Connect with diversity, equity, and inclusion employers from various industries. This is a great way to meet some of our Black student organization leaders in\u00a0African Student Union (ASU)<\/a>,\u00a0Black Girl Equity Alliance (BGEA)<\/a>, and\u00a0National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE)<\/a>. Also, please let\u00a0Precious Palmer<\/a>\u00a0or anyone at the\u00a0Center for Identity and Inclusion<\/a>, if you need support or guidance during the semester. CII is here to help you. And join their IG page to learn more about their resources. @cudenver_cii<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Additionally,<\/p>\n Black American West Museum & Heritage Center<\/strong><\/p>\n 3091 California St. Denver, CO 80205<\/p>\n (720) 242-7428<\/p>\n https:\/\/www.bawmhc.org\/visitor-information<\/a><\/p>\n Honoring African Americans who helped settle and develop the western United States.<\/p>\n The museum is now open for limited, scheduled slots\u00a0by appointment only,<\/a>\u00a0no walk-ins permitted.\u00a0All regular tours are self-guided.\u00a0 Guided tours require special arrangements. Please contact the museum at (720) 242-7428 to make a reservation.<\/p>\n Admission<\/strong><\/p>\n Adults – $15<\/p>\n Seniors – $12<\/p>\n Students (6 – 17) – $10<\/p>\n College ID\/Military – $10<\/p>\n Child (5 & under) – Free<\/p>\n Hours<\/strong><\/p>\n Saturday: 10:00 AM \u2013 2:00 PM<\/p>\n Sunday: Closed<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Also, you may find it helpful to check out this blog from Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library about the historic Five Points community – Jazz in Five Points<\/strong><\/p>\n JAZZ IN FIVE POINTS: A BRIEF HISTORY:\u00a0PART ONE<\/a><\/p>\n and<\/p>\n