AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH at Chicago Temple
FEBRUARY IS
African American Heritage Month
Sunday, February 4
Our celebratory month begins with music from the African American tradition by our Gospel Choir at the 8:30 service and the Temple Choir at 11 a.m. Also, visit the inspiring exhibit (in the 2nd floor narthex display case during the month) focusing on the theme : “Convening for a Just World.”
Sunday, February 18
The Liturgical Dance Ministry from St. Mark UMC in Chicago will join us in both worship services. At the 8:30 service, the Gospel Choir will again lead us in music, followed by the Temple Choir at 11 a.m.
The Soul Food Luncheon will be held in James Parlor/Dixon Chapel (2nd floor) from 12:15-1:30 p.m. Suggested donation is $10 per person. (Sign up for the luncheon will occur at the church on Sundays, Feb 4 and Feb 11). Key speakers will be:
- Ryan Blocker, program manager at Enrich Chicago, a nonprofit organization in partnership with diverse arts groups in the city. Its mission is to help the arts become more diverse in their leadership; to provide anti-racism training to these groups; and to advocate for equity funding in the arts. He will share with us the positive impact the organization is having on Chicago’s arts scene.
- A representative from the DuSable Museum of African American History to speak about the mission and programs of the museum, which is a Smithsonian affiliation and one of the many diverse partnering organizations of Enrich Chicago.
Sunday, February 25
At 7 p.m. in the Temple sanctuary, join us for the Rise up Hopera (Hip Hop Opera) Concert, a celebration of Black music, and led by Gospel Choir director Adrian Dunn. General admission is $20 and no charge for students.
Participate in an insightful round table discussion (12:15-1:30 p.m. in James Parlor) on the impact that the new tax bill passed by the U.S. Congress will have on education and the public schools. Our discussion will bring clarity on how new policies and taxes will impact schools, students and parents as they make important educational decisions for the future. Light refreshments will be provided. Experts include:
- Jeff Badu, a CPA, and owner of Badu Tax Services, LLC, a firm specializing in tax preparation, tax planning and tax representation for individuals and businesses. He is a public speaker on various financial topics and hosts financial literacy sessions weekly on WGHC 98.3FM.
- Ralph Martire, executive director of the Center for Tax and Budget Accountability, a bipartisan 501(c)(3) think tank committed to ensuring that state, federal and local workforce, education, fiscal, economic and budget policies are fair and just, and promote opportunity for all, regardless of race, ethnicity or income class.