2022 Black History Month: Rooted In Blackness
In celebration of Black History Month 2022, The Loveland Group ventures have curated a catalog of ‘Rooted in Blackness’ offerings.
The roots of all we have come to appreciate about arts, music, culture, science and literature are rooted in the expression and expertise of Black people, culture and community.
A time to tap into the guidance of ancestors - connecting with their wisdom reminds us of our roots, and all we can be grounded in. Reminding us to dream, reimagine, how to celebrate and to honor.
The recent conversations surrounding Critical Race Theory have elevated messages of harm and mis-information. There have been several statewide book bans in schools and libraries on works by QTBIPOC writers and creators.
In an effort to combat this harm and misinformation and support these imperative and seminal offerings, we are choosing to raise and magnify imperative works of art, music, food, literature and science, contributed by Black people and culture over time.
For Black History Month updates, videos and promotions, join our communities on Instagram.
#BlackHistoryMonth | #BHM | #RootedInBlackness | #BelovedTaughtMe | #BlackAuthors | #CriticalRaceTheory | #DoTheWork | #BlackInnovation
Beloved Taught Me
In honor of our Black History Month programming - Rooted in Blackness - Elizabeth’s Bookshop & Writing Centre placed special attention towards honoring Toni Morrison’s timeless and essential text, Beloved.
We have collaborated with artists - Hanif Abdurraqib, Candice Iloh, EbonyJanice, Mahogany Brown, Robert Jones Jr., and Staceyann Chin - to read a piece of Beloved, and share what Beloved has taught them.
Beloved Book Drive
The Beloved Book Drive ran from February 1 - 28, 2022, and the community contributed over 2,000 copies of Beloved for distribution. Elizabeth’s Bookshop and Writing Centre has identified local organizations such as schools, libraries and book banks to benefit from receiving donated copies.
Elizabeth’s “Rooted in Blackness” In-Store + Online Events
Each Saturday in February, Elizabeth’s Bookshop in Akon, OH hosted the following “Rooted in Blackness” in-store programming:
- 10:00am Storytime: Bring the little ones to help your kids develop love for books and literature while making new friends!
- 11:00am Poetry Workshop: Join us for this workshop on reading & creating powerful poems. No experience necessary.
Join Elizabeth’s Writing Centre February 24th at 7pm ET, for a night of powerful and affirming words by some amazing Black wordsmiths. Enjoy poetry readings by our roster of Black Poets, inspired by our BHM theme “Rooted in Blackness.”
Elizabeth’s Gift Cards + Sets - Buy Black! Buy Queer!
Show your support of Black + Queer owned bookstores and the communities they have served over generations - as community hubs, safe spaces for learning and appreciation of literature.
Do The Work For Young Learners
Black History Month is an opportunity to review and learn the foundational contributions to how we exist in the world that have been made by Black people and culture.
After the incredible success of participation from so many for Rachel Cargle’s signature free online learning curriculum, Do The Work, The Great Unlearn for Young Learners (TGUYL) is excited to announce Do The Work for Young Learners - a four week curriculum of daily activities, readings, visuals and journal prompts to guide the young person in your life through the history and impact of Black people and culture. This 4 week offering focuses on a different sector each week:
Week One (2/6): Black American Innovators in the Culinary Arts
Week Two (2/13): Black American Innovators in STEAM
Week Three (2/20): Black American Innovators in the Arts
Week Four (2/27): Black American Innovators in Government
By signing up for TGUYL’s mailing list, throughout the month of February, subscribers received a weekly guide of daily activations to do with your young person and family.
Office Hours: State of Unlearning with Rachel Cargle
Wed., Feb. 9, 2022 @ 7:00 - 8:00 pm EST
The recent conversations surrounding Critical Race Theory have elevated messages of harm and mis-information. There have been several statewide book bans in schools and libraries on works by QTBIPOC writers and creators, preventing access and discrediting seminal works of literature and art that are imperative for the growth and development of a healthy and equitable society.
Join Rachel Cargle for an intimate conversation on the State of Unlearning as she returns to the Roots of Blackness, delving into what this moment presents to us, the state of unlearning and what is next.
To view a replay of this and other Office Hours, become a part of the The Great Unlearn community by joining via Patreon.
