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CHARLOTTE — All are invited to Our Lady of Consolation Church on Saturday, Feb. 24, for “A Black History Conversation Across Generations” in honor of Black History Month.
The free daylong event, the first in a series of discussions sponsored by Our Lady of Consolation’s Black Culture Commission, will start at 9:30 a.m. and includes lunch.
The day will focus on sharing stories, experiences and feelings about the history of Black people – primarily within the United States – from the Jim Crow Era and the Civil Rights Movement to today. Organizers say the event will be a conversation between generations who sometimes think they don’t understand one another.
After a welcome and opening prayer, the program will feature a reading by Hannah Hassan, an award-winning local poet, followed by facilitated discussions between older and younger people about experiences during the Civil Rights Movement or the Jim Crow Era and the Black Lives Matter era.
These discussions will explore issues and strategies for peaceful mediation, and building an understanding of the sense of community in the past versus today – as well as ways young people can help older adults understand their concerns and feelings regarding historic and current issues of intolerance and injustice.
Dr. Willie J. Griffin, assistant professor of history and Africana Studies at UNC-Charlotte, will also speak about the importance of learning about history and understanding the connection between historical events and contemporary national and international issues. A question-and-answer session will follow.
A light continental breakfast and lunch will be provided. The event is free, but registration is encouraged so organizers can plan accordingly for lunch. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 704-375-4339.
Our Lady of Consolation Church is located at 1235 Badger Ct. in Charlotte.
— Annie Ferguson
