Black Wall Street celebrates Black History Month
February 2, 2009 · Print This Article
Starting this Wednesday, the Black Wall Street District in Oakland will be celebrating Black History Month February 2009 with a whole month of events.
Some of the over 50 scheduled district events include the Black Wall Street District Forum on AIDS/HIV, the James Henry’s Music and Drum Workshop, the “Musical Review: Then and Now” featuring Purextasy, and the Haywood Kempo Karate Tournament. As a special performance, JP Myrick will make an appearance as the legendary Harriet Tubman at the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library.
A list of the month’s events are below. For more information see the Black Wall Street website.
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Wednesday, February 4
Black History Month Open House & Community Fundraiser Guice Christian
Academy Presents a Black History Month Open House includes a historical
presentation and facility tours. This event will give community members an
opportunity to deal directly with the Guice Christian Academy
administrators. Guice Christian Academy 6925 International Boulevard Black
Wall Street District 6:00 p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Friday, February 6
Music and Drum Workshop James Henry’s Music and Drum Workshop. Celebrate
Black History Month with a hands-on music and drum workshop that captures
the imagination. Call the Children’s Librarian 615-5727. Elmhurst Library
1427 88th Avenue @ International Boulevard Black Wall Street District 1:00
p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
Friday, February 6
“Musical Review: Then and Now, featuring: Purextasy.” Black History Month
Concert A Betty Gadling Production. For tickets and information, contact
Betty Gadling, Allen Temple Music Department, 510-544-8924 Allen Temple
Baptist Church 8501 International Boulevard Black Wall Street District
7:30 p.m. Tickets: $15 Adults, $10 Seniors/Students, Children under 5 Free
- bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
Saturday, February 7
Haywood Kempo Karate Tournament A James Haywood Production. James Haywood
has been teaching Kempo Karate for 36 Years. Haywood is in the business of
changing lives. He provides students with the physical and mental power to
reach their goals. Come out and support this Master and his students.
Seating are limited. An additional tournament will be added if needed.
Haywood Brothers Karate School 4430 International Black Wall Street
District 11:00 a.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Monday, February 9
Music and Drum Workshop James Henry’s Music and Drum Workshop. Celebrate
Black History Month with a hands-on music and drum workshop that captures
the imagination. Call the Children’s Librarian 615-5727. Elmhurst Library
1427 88th Avenue @ International Boulevard Black Wall Street District 1:00
p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
Tuesday, February 10
JP Myrick presents Black History Month productions JP Myrick appears as
Black History Month notable Harriet Tubman. Call Children’s Librarian
Ajoke Kokodoko at 615-5728.. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library 6833
International Boulevard Black Wall Street District 2:30 p.m. Free -
bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
Friday, February 13
Black History Month Concert Series A Betty Gadling Production. This is an
annual series of song, dance, poety, musical concerts and stage plays.
Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Boulevard Black Wall Street
District 7:00 p.m. $TBD Saturday, February 14 Financial Workshop Business
Financial Development Michael Mahdi, CEO Michael Mahdi Enterprises, LLC
Haywood Brothers Karate School 4430 International Black Wall Street
District 1:00 p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Monday, February 16
Black Wall Street District Forum on AIDS/HIV The Black Wall Street
District Forum on AIDS/HIV in partnership with the Alameda County Office
of Aids Guice Christian Academy 6925 International Boulevard Black Wall
Street District 6:00 p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Thursday, February 19
Black History Month Extravaganza Guice Christian Academy Presents a Black
History Month Extravaganza with a series of songs, dance, poety, music and
stage play. Guice Christian Academy 6925 International Boulevard Black
Wall Street District 6:00 p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Friday, February 20
Black History Month Concert A Betty Gadling Production. “Celebrating our
Children, Youth and Young Adults” Featuring Allen Temple and Bay Area
Talent Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International Boulevard Black Wall
Street District 7:30 p.m. Tickets: Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Saturday, February 21
The Big Read Kick-Off “A Lesson Before Dying” To launch The Big Read
Oakland, featuring Ernest Gaines’ novel, “A Lesson Before Dying,”
community members will compete in an all-county cook-off to promote the
Louisiana heritage and cuisine of the book. Local musicians will set the
soundtrack for a day dedicated to bringing together mouths and minds for a
month of reading and exploration. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library 6833
International Boulevard Black Wall Street District 1:00 - 4:00 pm p.m.
Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
Saturday, February 21
Celebrate African Cultural Heritage: Nigerian Cooking Workshop Back by
popular demand, Ebun presents a demonstration on making healthy and
delicious Nigerian food. Participants will sample tasty dishes. Ajoke
Kokodoko 615-5728 akokodoko@oaklandlibrary.org Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Library 6833 International Boulevard Black Wall Street District 2:00 pm
Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
Saturday, February 21
Non-Profit Grant Writing Workshop Attendees will be provided insight and
support on the grant writing process. The keywords and successful methods
and case studies. All Non profit representatives are invited. Haywood
Brothers Karate School 4430 International Black Wall Street District 1:00
p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
Monday, February 23
African American Olympic Greats Eddie Hart, Founder, Eddie Hart All In One
Foundation, Internationally known as one of the world’s greatest
sprinters, Eddie Hart has established his place in history. From his early
days in Pittsburg, CA., where he grew up, he experienced athletic success.
Mr. Eddie Hart went on to attend the University of California. He
graduated from UC Berkeley in 1975 with a degree in Physical Education and
with a record of outstanding athletic achievement in track and field.
Haywood Brothers Karate School 4430 International Black Wall Street
District 1:00 p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Friday, February 27
Kirk Whalum in Concert Gospel According to Jazz, Black History Month
Concert Series. A Betty Gadling Production. Featuring Kirk Whalum. For
tickets and information, contact Betty Gadling, Allen Temple Music
Department, 510-544-8924 Allen Temple Baptist Church 8501 International
Boulevard Black Wall Street District 7:30 p.m. Tickets: $20 Adults, $10
Seniors/Students, Children under 5 Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Saturday, February 28
Film Screening: “A Lesson Before Dying” *”A Lesson Before Dying,” directed
by Joseph Sargent. The film stars many great actors including Don Cheadle,
Cicely Tyson and Mekhi Phifer. Stick around for a special discussion about
the novel and movie adaptation. Call Librarian Ajoke Kokodoko at
615-5728.. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library 6833 International Boulevard
Black Wall Street District 2:00 p.m. Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org -
www.blackwallstreet.org
Saturday, February 28
The Big Read Kick-Off “A Lesson Before Dying” To launch The Big Read
Oakland, featuring Ernest Gaines’ novel, “A Lesson Before Dying,”
community members will compete in an all-county cook-off to promote the
Louisiana heritage and cuisine of the book. Local musicians will set the
soundtrack for a day dedicated to bringing together mouths and minds for a
month of reading and exploration. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library 6833
International Boulevard Black Wall Street District 1:00 - 4:00 pm p.m.
Free - bhm2009@blackwallstreet.org - www.blackwallstreet.org
For more inforation go to http://www.blackwallstreet.org/bhm2009/2009.html
