Celebrating Black History 2023

Posted on 02/01/2023

Five decades ago, President Ford officially recognized Black History Month calling upon the public to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Join Topeka Public Schools as we honor those living and dead whose work and efforts have impacted the masses. Throughout the month of February, schools will be holding activities celebrating Black History Month. #WeAreTPS

The Shawnee County Historical Society and Topeka West High School Gifted Teacher, Ms. Christine Steinkuehler, have coordinated a series of events in celebration of Black History Month. These Zoom presentations feature a variety of subjects and will occur on Sundays in February and March.

February 5, 3:00 PM: Dr. Eric McHenry on Langston Hughes
February 19, 3:00 PM: Cheryl Brown Henderson on her perspective of Brown v. Board
February 26, 3:00 PM: Rev. Dave Fisher on Abolitionists
March 5, 3:00 PM: Curtis Pitts on the past, present, and future of Topeka Technical Institute

To register for the Zoom meetings, please contact the Shawnee County Historical Society at shawneecountyhistory@gmail.com.

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