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SUMMARY:Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies
DESCRIPTION:Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\nFebruary 13 – March 30\nPetaluma Historical Library & Museum\n20 4th Street (Corner of 4th & B Street)\nHours:  Thursday – Sunday 10 – 4\nAdmission is free\, donations appreciated \nThe Petaluma Historical Library & Museum is pleased to present “Blacks in the Labor Force: Breaking Barriers\, Building Legacies\,” a revealing new exhibition that highlights Black labor leaders past and present. \nBrought to colonial America on slave ships in the 1600’s\, African American slaves became a keystone of labor in the newly formed United States. The labor of Black workers has been crucial to the economic development of the United States. Yet because of racism and segregation\, their contribution remains largely unknown. \nPresented by Petaluma Blacks for Community Development\, this exhibit will focus on the various ways that work of all kinds – free and involuntary\, skilled\, and unskilled\, vocational and professional intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. We will honor Black labor leaders and educate the public about this vital sector of the work force. \nDownload and Print the Schedule of Events \nEVENTS: \nFebruary 7 – Jazz Concert – DoRiaN Mode\nat the Polly Klass Community Center\n417 Western Avenue\, Petaluma\nTickets are $50 – to purchase go to Eventbrite or you can go to  www.pbcd4us.com and it will take you to Eventbrite .\nDoors open at 6:30 pm\, Concert starts at 7pm\nJoin us for an entertaining and educational evening with Dorian Mode. They will be playing music that relates to our theme and presenting valuable information about the songs and their composers.  All seats in the house are special with an amazing view\, drinks\, and treats. Tickets are on sale at Eventbrite. \nFebruary Programming at the Museum\nTickets for all events will be available via the Museum’s website: petalumamuseum.org and Eventbrite page or  at pbcd4us.com. \nFebruary 13\,  Opening Reception\nDoors open at 6 pm\nThe exhibit will include information about African Americans whose work has helped to build the great country that we live in. The exhibit will open with music and a tribute to Henry Chenault. If you haven’t heard of Mr. Chenault\, you want to be at the exhibit opening to hear the story of this Black man who is a part of Petaluma’s legacy. Exhibit will run through March. A donation to the museum is welcomed. \nFebruary 15\, Story Time at the Museum\nStory Readings at 11 am and 12:30 pm\nThis event is for our younger community members. All children must come with an adult.  Come grab some free books and create a community quilt with the Children’s Museum of Sonoma County! \nFebruary 16\, Lecture by  Kim Hester Williams\, PhD\nStarts at 2:30 pm\nKim will talk about the impact of Black Labor on our country ‘s economy and the quality of life for workers. She is an amazing speaker\, so you don’t want to miss her-be prepared to get your questions answered. \nFebruary 22\,  Annual Black History Program at the New Life Christian Church (1310 Clegg Street)\nProgram starts at 5:30 pm\nBlack Business owners from Sonoma County will be sharing about their work from 4:30 to 5:30\nIn addition to music\, dance and education\, this program will include information about African Americans that have helped to build this great country we live in. Come and learn of those heading up labor unions and working in all fields today. \nMarch 26\, Lecture at the Petaluma Community Center by Miriam Thaggert\nStarts at 6pm\nWe invite you to attend a lecture by Miriam Thaggert on her book\, Riding Jane Crow.African American Women on the American Railroad. This event will be held via Zoom\, free and open to the public with community members present for Q& A. \nMiriam Thaggert is a Professor of English at the University of Buffalo. She is the author of two books: Riding Jane Crow and Images of Black Modernism:  Verbal and Visual Strategies of the Harlem Renaissance. She also co-edited two volumes: A History of the Harlem Renaissance and\nAfrican American Literature in Transition 1920-30\, both published by Cambridge University Press. Her writings have appeared in many peer – reviewed journals. Her interest in train travel began at the Newberry Library in Chicago where she spent a year-long fellowship combing through the substantial Pullman Company archives held there. \nCheck the Petaluma Blacks for Community Development website for changes pbcd4us.com \nAbout Petaluma Blacks for Community Development\nPetaluma Blacks for Community Development exists to share Black history and culture with our community. We do this through our annual Black History program\, Black History exhibit and other events that we share with our community free of charge to encourage attendance by all. pbcd4us.com
URL:https://www.petalumamuseum.com/calendar-event/blacks-in-the-labor-force-breaking-barriers-building-legacies/
LOCATION:Petaluma Historical Library & Museum\, 20 4th St\, Petaluma\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Black History Month Activities,Exhibit Opening Reception,Exhibit Presentations
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