"Home of the Brave"

• Palatka Main Library will present “Home of the Brave: The Story of Viola Liuzzo” on Friday, Feb. 24. Viola Liuzzo was the only white woman killed in the civil rights movement. You can learn more about her role in the civil rights movement during the presentation at the Palatka Main Library. Light refreshments will begin at 6 p.m. The show will begin at 7 p.m. This event is free to the public.
  

"Can Anything Good Come Out of the Hood?”

• Ashcam Productions of Camden County, Georgia presents “Can Anything Good Come out of the Hood?” Organizers say the message of this play is that God has a plan for you when you find yourself in the midst of circumstances. The play and live taping will take place on February 25 at the Camden County High School Auditorium,beginning at 6 p.m. For tickets, call Ashcam Productions at 912-729-1923.
  

"The Palatka Portrait"

• Renowned regional portrait artist Joe Taylor will have the privilege of painting Palatka educator Evelyn Green on Feb. 22. It will be held at the Palatka Main Library beginning at 10 a.m. Green has been a staple in the Putnam County education community for 42 years. She says teaching is in her blood, because she still tutors. She also taught at Middleton Middle School in Crescent City. This event is part of the library's Black History Month's events.
  

“We Remember Raines”

• Emanuel Washington, a former Raines student, has produced a documentary on Raines High School. He will host a special screening on Saturday, Feb.25 at the school’s auditorium. It will begin at 8 p.m.
  

“Still I Rise: A Live Black History Encounter”

•  JR Production and the Church Fellowship Worship presents “Still I Rise: A Live Black History Encounter.” This black history event will be held at the Church Fellowship on Lem Turner Thursday and Friday night. Organizers say it will show various images of Black History, but focus on the story of the Little Rock Nine. This stage play will begin at 7:30 p.m. each night. Doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $5 in advance, $8 at the door. For more information, call 904-924-0000.
  

Black History Month Speech

• The People of Color Scientists and Inventors Museum will present Dr. Jesse Russell as a special guest at The Potter’s House on Monday, Feb. 27. This event is part of the Museum’s Black Inventors Month activities and it will begin at 11:30 a.m. Dr. Russell is one of the foremost pioneers in the field of cellular communications technology. Dr. Russell will speak at the Potter’s House International Ministries on Normandy Boulevard beginning at 11:30 a.m. and the People of Color Scientists and Museum on Norwood Avenue at 2 p.m. Admission to both events is free and open to the public. For more information, call 904-695-0181.
  

UNF Black History Month Program

• Lt. Governor Jennifer Carroll will be the keynote speaker at the University of North Florida’s Black History Month Program. It will be held Friday, Feb. 24 in the Student Union Auditorium, Building 58 West on the campus. It will begin at 3 p.m. The lieutenant governor will talk about her political path as well as the National Black History Month theme, “Black Women in History and Arts.” This event is free and open to the public.
  

Black History Month Program

• St.Luke African Methodist Episcopal Church will host a Celebration of Black History Month with a special program on Sunday, Feb. 26. Organizers say there will be music, readings, praise movement and much more.  The program begins at 4 p.m. at the church located at 694 Pearl Street. Admission is free.
  

“Black History Experience”

• The Don’t Miss A Beat Foundation will host a “Black History Experience” on Saturday. This non-profit organization combines the energy of teenagers with music. This event begins at 5 p.m. at the J.S. Johnson Center Youth Room on Jackson Street. This foundation helps youths stay in school. It was founded in 2008 by Ulysses Owens and his family.  The keynote speaker for Saturday's program will be Deborah Rouse, the head of language arts at Douglas Anderson. This event is open to the public.