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Black History Month Knowledge Quest begins

Black History Month Knowledge Quest begins

February is Black History Month, and the members of Medfield Together are looking forward to celebrating and sharing Black history with the town. Medfield Together is inviting the community to join them on a Black History Month “Knowledge Quest” throughout Medfield.

Families and individuals are challenged to visit various locations throughout Medfield to find Black history portals. A total of...

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Walpole Library commemorates Black History Month

Walpole Library commemorates Black History Month
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By Alex Oliveira Hometown Weekly Reporter Throughout the month of February, the Walpole Public Library has reserved a corner of the children’s section to for an educational display about Black History Month. Featuring a board of notable African Americans from throughout history and a section of accompanying books, the display intends to educate kids about...
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Deval Patrick joining WSO for performance

Deval Patrick joining WSO for performance
Former Governor Deval Patrick will join the Wellesley Symphony Orchestra (WSO) on Sunday, February 11, for an all-American program celebrating President’s Day and Black History Month. He will narrate Aaron Copland’s stirring "Lincoln Portrait," commissioned by Andre Kastelanetz during the difficult early days of Wold War II. Also on the program are Gershwin’s "An American...
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Westwood Library celebrates Black History Month

Westwood Library celebrates Black History Month
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By Katrina Margolis Hometown Weekly Reporter With the onset of February also comes Black History Month. Celebrated as early as 1926, it is an exceptionally important time for remembrance of critical moments in United States, and world, history. To help celebrate this month, the Westwood Library has a new exhibit titled “Black Leaders.” Featuring a...
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