Some of the most fascinating chapters of America’s past are arguably contained in African American history. Black History Month is our annual reminder to reconnect with these stories.

Celebrating Black History Month 2014 in Huntsville

Below are a few of the local events planned in observance of Black History Month 2014 in Huntsville.

Reflections in Black Exhibit

Reflections in Black is a traveling exhibit that focuses on the accomplishments from many African-American professionals. It includes a history of the organization, details of programs and contacts. OU students will learn about the inventors of the ironing board, street light, Super Soaker water gun, and much more.
Date: Monday, February 3, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
Location: Oakwood University Blake Center
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This is Rocket City USA, Let Freedom Begin Here: the Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville

Throughout the 1960s and 1970s Alabama drew national attention as it hosted some of the most dramatic battles of the national civil rights movement. Huntsville experienced these social changes differently than the rest of the state, largely due to the presence of federal interests in the city. Photographs, audio interviews, and video will help tell the gripping story of this fascinating chapter in Huntsville’s history.
Date: Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Time: 10:00 a.m
Location: Burritt on the Mountain- Burritt Mansion
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Civil Rights Movement Lecture

Kelly Fisk will give a lecture on the Civil Rights Movement in Huntsville.
Date: Thursday, February 8, 2014
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Burritt on the Mountain- Burritt Mansion
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Oakwood University History Department Presentation

Noted civil rights activist and longtime Huntsville physician, Dr. Sonnie Hereford III will recount his role in civil rights efforts in Huntsville.
Date: Thursday, February 13, 2014
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Oakwood University, McKee Business and Technology Auditorium
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Festival of the Spirituals

Oakwood University has hosted this event biannually since 2002, on the last Sunday of February.
Date: Sunday, February 23, 2014
Time: 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Location: Oakwood University Seventh-day Adventist Church
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