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February 23, 2023

black history month

Culture and History Programs Bring Inspirational Month to A Close

As Black History Month comes into its last week, we will be having some notable events in Downtown.

While you are here, do enjoy some shopping, self care, lunch or dinner and give local level support for our District’s year-round Black Excellence. We feature renowned Chefs and business owners including Alvin and Friends, Jolo’s Vegan Cuisine, KRAVE, KRAVE To Go, Roc-n-Ramen, Smoke and Spice, Golden Krust, AWA African Braiding, Dr. Miriam N. James, DP Printing and Graphics, Hour to Exit, Lorde and Andra Art Gallery, Habib’s Atmosphere is Hair, Massage Moi, New Beginnings Dance Studio, ToucheD Medispa, Yacine’s and more!


Bokandeye

Bokandeye African Dance Workshop

Children and adults will be thrilled and enlightened when participants from the Bokandeye African Dance workshop, and members of the Troupe perform on Saturday, February 25, 3:30 pm. The rich and colorful history of West Africa will be shared through dance, rhythm, song and theater.

Registration requested.


tracing roots

Tracing Our Roots Reception

Saturday, February 25, 5:00 pm
Lumen Winter Gallery
The New Rochelle Public Library
Free. All are welcome. 


Griot Storytelling

Griot Storytelling

Sunday, February 26, 2:00pm
Ossie Davis Theater
The New Rochelle Public Library
Free. Open to the Public


Karel

Karel Littman,
Executive Director
New Rochelle Business Improvement District (NRBID)

newrochelledowntownbid@gmail.com

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