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Las Vegas City Council Mayor Carolyn G. Goodman | Mayor Pro Tem Lois Tarkanian

Ricki Y. Barlow | Stavros S. Anthony | Bob Coffin | Steven G. Seroka | Michele Fiore City Manager Scott D. Adams

David Riggleman | Director of Communications | 702.229.2207

Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018

MEDIA CONTACT: NATASHA SHAHANI | 702-229-4072 | 702-219-1953

City Of Las Vegas Hosts Variety Of Black History Month Events Lectures, Banquets And More Scheduled All Throughout February

The city of Las Vegas invites the community to celebrate Black History Month with a variety of

events throughout February. All activities are subject to change. Eliminating School Pathways to the Juvenile System Thursday, Feb. 1, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free and open to the public. Registration is required. Historic Fifth Street School, 401 S. Fourth St., 702-229-6469 Join the Las Vegas My Brother’s Keeper Alliance for a full day conference, which will include national experts, legislators, school administrators, law enforcement, educators, social services providers, clinicians, advocates and other community stakeholders. This is an action focused convening to discuss implicit bias awareness, strategies and programmatic interventions to reduce the number of youth who unnecessarily come in contact with the juvenile justice system, and school-justice partnerships. Space is limited. Register here. For more information, call 702-229-6052. Third Annual Generation 2 Generation Ball Game (all ages) Saturday, Feb. 3, 12 p.m. Free and open to the public. Kianga Isoke Palacio Park at Doolittle Complex, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Support participants at the annual softball game between students and members of the community and local government. There will be food and local entertainment. For more information, contact Savonta Manor at 702-229-1642. Sankofa Book & Literature Series: “The Talk" w Judge Karen Bennett Haron (ages 10 and older) Saturday, Feb. 3, 2 to 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. West Las Vegas Arts Center Community Gallery, 947 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The West Las Vegas Arts Center will host a series of Sankofa presentations. Sankofa symbolizes the people’s quest for knowledge, believing that the past must never be forgotten. “The Talk” will focus on messages we send to ourselves and our children, being black in America. The workshop will use literary examples of how our creative and entrepreneurial spirit is often smothered by adopting a certain code of conduct for mainstream acceptance. For more information, visit www.artslasvegas.org or call 702-229-ARTS (2787).

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Goodtime Fish Fry (all ages) Thursday, Feb. 8, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $8. Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125. Menu will include fried fish, choice of two sides, dessert and a drink. Interested attendees must make a reservation by Tuesday, Feb. 6. Call 702-229- 6125 for more information and reservations. Black History Grammy Celebration (ages 50+) Friday, Feb. 9, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost: $7, includes lunch. Derfelt Senior Center in Lorenzi Park, 3343 W. Washington Ave., 702-229-6601. Join this celebration of Black History Month and pay tribute to top music artists. Call 702-229- 6601 to reserve your seat. Black History Month Essay & Art Contest (ages 7-18) Submit essays and art by 5 p.m. Feb. 9 at the center. Free and open to Clark County, Nevada, students in grades 2-12. East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515. First-, second- and third-place winners from each division will recite their essays at a soul food banquet event in their honor. Topic: How do you think we can build a bridge to unity? 2nd-3rd Grade – Creative Art Expressions 4th-5th Grade – minimum 150 words 6th-8th Grade – minimum 250 words High School – minimum 400 words Call 702-229-1515 for entry form and more information. The 39th Mid-day Inspirational Showcase – Living the Dream: Building a Bridge to Unity(all ages) Tuesday, Feb. 13, 11 a.m. Free and open to the public. West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. The annual showcase will feature singing, dancing, poetry and guest speaker Dr. Naida Parson of New Antioch. The 39th Mid-day Inspirational Showcase Luncheon (all ages) Tuesday, Feb. 13, 12 p.m. Cost: $8. Doolittle Senior Center, 1930 N. J St., 702-229-6125. Join in on a soul food luncheon immediately following The Mid-day Inspirational Showcase. Tickets must be purchased by Thursday, Feb. 1. Call 702-229-6125 for more information and to purchase a ticket.

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A Night of Expressions Talent Showcase (all ages) Friday, Feb. 16, 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd. Performers ages 8-22 will showcase their talents in singing, dancing, the spoken word and music, all in recognition and celebration of Black History Month. Those youth interested in performing should contact Willie Henderson at once at 702-229-2473 to arrange an audition Jan. 26-27. Black Weekend 2018: Kemit in the Desert Series, A Three-Day Cultural Program (all ages) All events in the series are free and open to the public, cosponsored by Like It Is Radio, Nia Productions, Platinum Productions, Power 88 FM, the Las Vegas-Clark County Library District, and the city of Las Vegas. West Las Vegas Library Theatre, 951 W. Lake Mead Blvd., 702-507-3989.

Thursday, Feb. 22, 7 to 10 p.m. Featuring guest lecturer Dr. Runoko Rashidi. Lecture Topic: The Global Black Presence Moderated by Franklyn G. Verley III, host of “Like It Is Radio,” Power 88 FM. Rashidi is a historian, writer and public lecturer with a pronounced interest in the African foundations of humanity and civilizations and the presence and current conditions of black people throughout the global African community. He is particularly drawn to the African presence in India, Australia and the islands of the Pacific. To date, he has lectured in 55 countries. There will be a short question-and-answer session, along with cultural celebrations reflective of the African diaspora, including dancing, music, spoken word and affirmations reflecting African-American heritage.

Friday, Feb. 23, 7 to 10 p.m. Featuring keynote speakers Drs. Ashra and Merira Kwesi. Moderated by Franklyn G. Verley III, host of “Like It Is Radio,” Power 88 FM. Join us in celebrating leading voices that represent the vast range of the black experience by welcoming Drs. Ashra and Merira Kwesi. Their lectures on African history, civilization, religion and culture are “par excellence.” They present lively and dynamic multimedia productions and videos and conduct Africa-centered tours to Egypt and Ethiopia. Based on their study and travel, they reveal startling and profound information on the African origin of many of the concepts and symbols now utilized by the western world.

Saturday, Feb. 24, 2 to 5 p.m. Community Class & Workshop Featured Guest Lecturer Mr. Antonio Fargas. Lecture Topic: A Black Actor’s view of Hollywood/Tribute to our icon. Moderated by Lady AK of “The Breakdown” on Power 88 FM, founder of AK’s Closet, actress and comedienne. Lecturer, actor, director, and producer: Antonio Juan Fargas is an American icon known for his roles in 1970s movies, as well as his portrayal of “Huggy Bear” in the “Starsky and Hutch” TV series. Fargas has more than 129 film and TV credits to his name. Continuing in his role as a social activist, Fargas will discuss black Hollywood now and then, offering his experiences as a backdrop.

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Black History Essay Contest Banquet (all ages) Friday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m. Cost: $5 per person. East Las Vegas Community Center, 250 N. Eastern Ave., 702-229-1515. All participants in the essay contest will be recognized and winners will be announced at the banquet. Call 702-229-1515 to reserve your seat.

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