Inspiring Journeys: African American Histories
Inspiring Journeys: African American Histories
Saturday, February 28, 2026
Central Library
Join us for Inspiring Journeys: African American Histories, a day of celebration for African American Heritage Month. The speakers, workshops, entertainment, and family activities will surely spark joy and insight.
This event is free and open to all, so bring your friends and family along for a day of celebration and learning.
Program Schedule
DIY & Fly
Time: 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Location: Teen'Scape
Audience: Teens
CommUnity: Your Archive, Your Legacy
Time: 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room B
Audience: All ages
Take & Make Craft: Ghanaian-Inspired Krobo Bead Jewelry
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Art Department
Audience: Adults
SPEAK! A Spoken Word-Poetry Experience Featuring Charles Reese (2024 Voice Arts Award Winner) & The Griot Band with a special tribute to James Baldwin
Time: 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Location: Taper Auditorium
Audience: Adults, Teens
Children's African Body Painting Workshop
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Children's Literature Department
Audience: Children
Making Black Los Angeles With Dr. Marne Campbell
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Meeting Room A
Audience: Adults, Teens
Barry Archie Johnson Concert - Instrumental Acoustic Guitar
Time: 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Location: Art Department
Audience: Adults, Teens
Central 100 - Oral History Project
Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Carson Center
Audience: Adults, Teens
Romare Bearden "The Block" Collage Art Project With LA Commons
Time: 2 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Location: Octavia Lab
Audience: All ages
Tommy the Clown and Crew!
Time: 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Location: Taper Auditorium
Audience: All Ages