Black History Month Activities & Events
In honor of Black History Month, the Monrovia Unified School District, in collaboration with the Monrovia Duarte Black Alumni Association (MDBAA), is happy to announce the below festivities taking place throughout the District:
SATURDAY, February 4, 2017:
MDBAA Jazz Brunch
Catering by Sally Adkins, and featuring The Nolan Shaheed Quartet
Monrovia Community Center
119 W. Palm Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
10:00a.m. to 2:00p.m - Tickets: $30.00
WEDNESDAY, February 8, 2017
Black History Drive-in Movie
Movie Title: 4 Little Girls
Movie and Discussion – 1:00p.m
Monrovia Public Library – Community Room
321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
FRIDAY, February 10, 2017:
MHS graduate Ron Husband, Disney Animator (retired) will speak to the AP Art Class
8:35a.m. – 9:40a.m.
Monrovia High School Assembly Panel featuring actor Sinqua Walls and USC Professor, Tim Conley - 9:48a.m. to 10:52a.m.
Monrovia High School Event Center
845 W. Colorado Blvd., Monrovia, CA 91016
SATURDAY, February 11, 2017:
Children’s Art Festival – 3:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.
Featuring the Art of Monrovia’s Children
Bradoaks Elementary School
930 E. Lemon Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
WEDNESDAY, February 15, 2017:
Inspiring Families to Community Service and Social Action
Adults and children are invited to experience diversity in children's books and be inspired into service. Discover great titles to share with your family.
Workshop Facilitator: Allison Grover Khoury
Monrovia Public Library – 3:30p.m. to 5:30p.m.
321 S. Myrtle Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
THURSDAY, February 16, 2017
Middle School Assembly – Featuring Mr. Wayne Nunnelly
Santa Fe Middle School – 8:00a.m. to 10:45a.m.
148 W. Duarte Rd., Monrovia, CA 91016
SATURDAY, February 18, 2017:
Family Story Time and Craft with James & Joannie Yuille
Monrovia Public Library – Cozy Book Area – 12:00p.m. – 1:00p.m.
321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
Family Storytime with Ron Husband – 1st African American Animator for Disney (retired)
Monrovia Public Library – Cozy Book Area - 1:00p.m. – 2:00p.m.
321 S. Myrtle Ave, Monrovia, CA 91016
THURSDAY, February 23, 2017:
Middle School Black History Month Movie Night – Movie Title: Glory Road
Santa Fe School – 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
148 W. Duarte Road, Monrovia, CA 91016
SATURDAY, February 25, 2017:
SOUL FOOD LUNCHEON – 12:00p.m. to 3:00p.m.
Monrovia Community Center – Tickets $20.00
119 W. Palm Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016
Guest Speakers: Professor Tim Conley, and Ron Husband, Disney Animator (retired)
Entertainment, Door prizes, and Raffles – send reservations to [email protected]
TUESDAY, February 28, 2017:
Middle School Black History Month Movie Night – Movie Title: Radio
Clifton Middle School – 6:00p.m. to 8:00p.m.
226 S. Ivy Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016