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Black History Month, Celebrating the beauty of diversity in Gaithersburg

The City celebrates and honors Black History Month with a variety of educational programs, exhibits, and an official proclamation.

Celebrated annually in the United States during the month of February, Black History Month was started in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson. He sought to bring national attention to the important contributions African Americans made to the history of the United States. Woodson chose February because it includes the birthdays of Frederick Douglass, Langston Hughes and Abraham Lincoln.

Activities and exhibits celebrating Black History Month include:

African American Health Program Dietician Lecture

  • CostFree

Join us at Casey Community Center for a special Black History Month event in partnership with the African American Health Program (AAHP), Casey’s Farmers Market, and the Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC).

Schedule

  • Farmers Market (outdoors on the grounds of Casey Community Center): 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  • Dietician Lecture (indoors at Casey Community Center): Noon to 12:50 p.m.
    Topic: Healthy Diet and Anti-Inflammatory Lifestyle with Farm-Fresh Produce

AAHP Dietician Wintana Kiros will discuss the importance of an anti-inflammatory lifestyle and how to achieve it using farm-fresh produce. Then, join a hands-on class to learn how to incorporate fruits and vegetables from the market into your diet.

The lecture and class are free!

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