STAUNTON, VA (02/08/2011)(readMedia)-- In Honor of Black History Month, Staunton Parks & Recreation Department and Dominos Pizza will sponsor the showing of The Color Purple on Friday, February 18th at the Booker T. Washington Community Center.

The roots of Black History Month began (from Celebrate Black History Website) "In 1915, Dr. Carter G. Woodson and Rev. Jesse E. Moorland co-founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History (ASNLH). Their goal was to research and bring awareness to the largely ignored, yet crucial role black people played in American and world history. The following year, Woodson published and distributed his findings in The Journal of Negro History. He founded the publication with the hope that it would dispel popular mistruths. He also hoped to educate black people about their cultural background and instill them with a sense of pride in their race."

Join us at the Booker T. Washington Community Center as we share commentary about the actors and their contributions to African-American culture and explore the relevance of the movies' themes and story lines. Makeba Robinson, BTWCC Coordinator will moderate the discussion following the movie. The event is FREE and open to the public. Concession will be available for purchase!

February 18th- The Color Purple

7:15pm

Booker T. Washington Community Center

For More Info Call: 540-332-3991

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Posted Tuesday February 08, 2011 at 08:00 pm by City of Staunton Parks and Recreation
Last Updated Wednesday February 09, 2011 at 08:13 am