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Black History Month Schedule
February is Black History Month, and this year, Northwest Academy is looking forward to celebrating not just Black history, but Black Excellence! We look forward to guest speakers from right here in Portland, workshops, and even a couple of opportunities for parent engagement.
Please see the schedule below so that you all can mark your calendars for the great events* that we have prepared!
February 1, 9:50-10:50 am: Artist Panel
Middle and high school students will hear from two Black women artists living and working in Portland, Intisar Abioto and MomoPixel. They will tell us about their artistic journies as well as their experiences as Black artists in Portland.
Meeting ID: 985 9180 4954
February 5, 11:05–11:30 am: Virtual Gallery Tour
Come explore and converse about a handful of up and coming Black artists that range from contemporary to obscure. Some of the genres that will be exhibited are singers, painters, graphic designers, and more! This is a relaxed gallery exhibit that you’ll hopefully want to come and stay a while so bring some tea, snacks, and your thoughts to the Virtual Gallery Tour.
There will hopefully be a link to the gallery if you’re unable to make the event or want to view the works more after the event.
There will hopefully be a link to the gallery if you’re unable to make the event or want to view the works more after the event.
Meeting ID: 956 4884 6389
February 18, 6–7:30 pm: Parent Night
All parents and guardians are invited for a conversation about Portland's Black History. This will be a bit of a primer for our larger community event at the end of the month
Meeting ID: 950 2018 4285
February 19,11:40 am–12:25 pm: Recap and Reflect
Meeting ID: 937 5784 5919
February 22, 11:05 am–12:20 pm: Black Queer History
Meeting ID: 935 7299 0505
February 24, 6–7:30 pm: All Community Event
We invite the entire Northwest Academy community together for a conversation around the Black Lives Matter movement specific to Portland, featuring expert panelists
Meeting ID: 957 3494 5228
Some Events are still being finalized.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions.
We are excited for this month of programming and hope you are too!
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