Parkland to Celebrate Black History Month with Virtual Events
Celebrate Black History Month 2021!
"Health and Wellness in the Black Community" is the theme of Black History Month 2021 observances at Parkland College.
Parkland invites all community members to participate in the following virtual events on Zoom; event links will be available at parkland.edu/BHM2021.
Kwanzaa Principles: Relevant All Year Long
Wednesday, Feb. 3
6–7 p.m.
Presenter: Sam Smith, MSW
The Art of Self-Care
Tuesday, Feb. 9
noon–1 p.m.
Presenter: Linda Culton, LCSW
Culturally-Informed Mental Health Practices
Wednesday, Feb. 17
1–2 p.m.
Presenter: Dr. Marya Burke
RACE TALK
Thursday, Feb. 18
1–2 p.m.
Presenters: Donna Tanner-Harold, MEd, LPC, and Dr. Marsh Jones
Health and Wellness
Monday, Feb. 22
noon–1 p.m.
Presenter: Joe Omo-Osagie, MEd
Boosting Wellness through a Chair Massage
Tuesday, Feb. 23
noon–1 p.m.
Presenter: Tamala Everett, MS
NOTE: The Black History Month Committee at Parkland College also recommends the following wellness resources to community members: