Join us for the January 17 Community Reception for the Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration. The NAACP Colorado Springs Branch and the City of Colorado Springs will honor the All People’s Breakfast Committee and explore the history and legacy of service and civil rights in the Pikes Peak region, followed by a celebratory reception. On February 1, Pikes Peak Community College invites students, faculty, staff, alumni, and the local community to participate in a kick-off celebration of Black History Month at the museum. Guests are invited to explore exhibits, join a Black History tour, and learn more about the history of African Americans in the Pikes Peak region. Also, be sure to view the “Pikes Peak Community College: 50 Years of Colorado Springs History” exhibit and enjoy a cookie and punch reception in the museum’s Henderson Gallery. Families can attend the monthly Children’s History Hour program on Wednesday, February 20 and Saturday, February 23, exploring the story of Charles Collins, “The Riding Master,” who during the late nineteenth century was known throughout the region for his superb horsemanship skills and staged exhibitions to promote his riding school and stable. Children ages 3-6 can experience story-time, a family-friendly tour, an activity, and craft. On February 22, CSPM is thrilled to be a tour stop for Colorado Humanities Black History Live Tour 2019: A Portrayal of Maya Angelou. A living history portrayal will give insight into how and why Maya Angelou wrote, and reflect on her philosophy of life, which included a strong belief in the power of words. Schools are encouraged to reserve space for the daytime presentation, and the performace is open to the public at 6 pm. The newest addition to the Story of Us exhibit, S = Sankofa. In July 1992, five women of African and Caribbean heritage Anabela Crooks, Maxine Stores, Senga Fittz, Rochelle Taylor, and Dr. Sheila Christy-Martin met to discuss the need to make a dynamic impact in the Colorado Springs community where their history, faces, voices, and lives as black women were visible. Later joined by Evelyn Taylor, the group combined their talents and passion to form “Sankofa.” A Ghanaian Adinkra symbol of wisdom, Sankofa represents learning from the past and building for the future or “return and pick it up.” Since its inception, Sankofa has preserved the cultural awareness of the African diaspora in the Rocky Mountain region through authentic dance and drum performances, workshops, arts & crafts workshops, storytelling and community involvement. To learn more go to www.cspmstoryofus.com. Charles Collins Throughout February, Black History Month tours will be offered on Tuesdays at 1pm, Fridays at 11am, and Saturdays at Noon and 1pm. No reservations necessary. Groups may arrange Black History tours throughout the year. To RSVP and for more info on CSPM Black History Month programs >> click here MUSELETTER JAN 2019| PG 3
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