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Delaware Ohio - African Americans and the Arts Theme for Black History Month Event 05 February 2024 ( news )
Delaware , state Ohio ( By Press Release office)
Feb 05,2024
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The City of Delaware’s second annual community event to celebrate Black History Month is Feb . 24 from 3 - 5 pm at SourcePoint , 800 Cheshire Road , Delaware .
This year’s theme is “African Americans and the Arts . ” Guests will hear from keynote speaker Dr . Jason Rawls , an educator with over two decades of teaching experience and a leader of the Hip - Hop education movement . Dr . Rawls is an Assistant Professor of Hip Hop at The Ohio State University and is leading the team creating the first Hip Hop Studies program in a School of Music at a research university in the United States . An author and music producer , Dr . Rawls has worked with artists like Mos Def , Talib Kweli , Domo Genesis ( Odd Future ) , Capital Steez ( Pro Era ) , Beastie Boys , Del tha Funky Homosapien , Aloe Blacc and more .
Also at the celebration , acclaimed visual artist Lance Johnson will incorporate an interactive artistic component into the program with a live painting . Johnson is a Columbus - based mixed media artist . Originally from the Bronx , Johnson uses his experience of the vibrant urban landscape in his works to connect people from all walks of life .
Come join us as part of this celebration! RSVP for this free event at
eventbrite . com
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