Sign Up For Event News

MLK Day 2024 Celebration

Ashland Transportation Center 99 15th St., Ashland, KY, United States

Join us in commemorating the legacy and impact of Martin Luther King Jr. on this special day of reflection, celebration, and inspiration. Date: January 15, 2024 Time: 10:30AM Location: Ashland Transportation Center 99 15th St. Ashland, KY 41101 Event Sponsored by: Boyd & Greenup Counties Branch of the NAACP, Walmart, and Ashland Community and Technical... View Article

Reception Celebrating Huntington Black History Month

A.D. Lewis Center 1450 AD Lewis Ave, Huntington, WV, United States

The Huntington Black History Month Banner Program Committee is proud to unveil the list of individuals who will be recognized with banners in downtown Huntington. The banners wil begin going up on 3rd and 4th avenues on Monday, Jan. 29, and will remain up at least through the end of March. Everyone is invited to... View Article

The Harlan Renaissance Author Talk

Drinko Library 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV, United States

Marshall University will host a presentation by sociologist Dr. William H. Turner, in recognition of Black History Month and in conjunction with the Great Voices Speaker’s Series and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Quality Initiative. The presentation will be at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 31, in the Drinko Library Atrium, located on the third floor.... View Article

I, Too, Sing America

First Baptist Church of Huntington 801 6th Ave, Huntington, WV, United States

The concert, entitled “I, Too, Sing America,” will be at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 9, at First Baptist Church of Huntington, 801 6th Ave. in Huntington. The concert is free... View Article

GOSPEL – Panel and Watch Party

OU Southern Riffe Rotunda 1804 Liberty Ave, Ironton, OH, United States

In celebration of Black History Month and partnership with WOUB we will be hosting a screening of “Gospel” a PBS docuseries that explores the rich history of Black spirituality through sermon and song followed by a conversation with local leaders in OHIO Southern's Riffe Rotunda. Monty Oates, Minister of Music at Christ Temple Church in... View Article

My Life, My Reseach: How a Homeless Kid Became a Professor

Marshall Memorial Student Center 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV, United States

Join activist, academic and performer Julian Kevon Glover, PhD, whose research focuses on Black/brown queer cultural formations, performance, ethnography, embodied knowledge, and performance theory. A classically trained cellist, creative work... View Article

Cyrus Cassells Reading

Drinko Library 1 John Marshall Drive, Huntington, WV, United States

Marshall University’s A.E. Stringer Visiting Writers Series will host award-winning poet and translator Cyrus Cassells Thursday, February 15 in celebration of Black History Month. The event will take place at 7:30 p.m. in the Drinko Library Atrium. This event is made possible by sponsorship of the College of Liberal Arts, the Department of English, University... View Article

King Coal Screening

WestEdge Factory 1040 Vernon St, Huntington, WV, United States

The Reuse Corridor and West Virginia Rivers are hosting a screening and discussion for King Coal, the much-anticipated film from West Virginia’s Elaine McMillion Sheldon. Part documentary, part art film,... View Article

The Lady and The Empress

WestEdge Factory 1040 Vernon St, Huntington, WV, United States

Join us for a special 20th anniversary production of The Lady and The Empress on February 18! Written and performed by the renowned Lady D, this special musical production honors... View Article

Mostra d’Arte Panel and Reception

Visual Arts Center 927 3rd Ave, Huntington, WV, United States

Mostra d'Arte presents a slice of Italy through the experience of four study abroad students -  Sophia Gillispie, Sophie Kelley, Morgan Napier, and Callie Thacker. This collection celebrates the immense... View Article

Get Your Travel Guide Close