Black History Month ~ Bloomington Style 2013: Lessons in Leadership
Each year, the City of Bloomington Black History Month Committee plans activities and events for the community to celebrate and commemorate the month of February as Black History Month ~ Bloomington Style.
This year's theme is "Lessons in Leadership." Leadership is defined as a process of social influence in which one person can enlist the aid and support of others in the accomplishment of a common task. In order to become an affective leader you must first have the desire and willpower to lead by example. A great leader exemplifies the qualities of being willing to learn, courage, respect and value for others. Not only do great leaders promote progression for their own communities, but they also help breakdown the social barriers imposed on others. Who is considered an African American leader in 2013? Immediately, President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle came to mind, but there are so many others. This year we will recognize African American leadership from the past and present as well as examine what must be done to develop future leaders. Developing healthy leaders is a common goal shared throughout the community, the state and our nation.
All City of Bloomington Black History Month events are open to the public. Events are free unless otherwise stated.
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The City's celebration of Black History Month ~ Bloomington Style was kicked off on January 31, 2013 with an event featuring Detroit Free Press columnist and author, Rochelle Riley of Detroit, MI. Rochelle is a newspaper columnist, blogger and public speaker, who also is CEO of Church Street Media. Ms. Riley notices and celebrates . . . everything! She has learned that even in the every day, in small moments, huge things can happen: the first day of a new job, a first date, a new cologne, a new friend. Every moment can teach us something. If we listen to them - and learn from them - all moments can be huge.
Now available 2013Black History Month Community-Wide Events Calendar (PDF 4.50 MB) & Insert (PDF 1.10 MB)
ENTIRE MONTH OF FEBRUARY
The Indiana University Archives of African American Music is presenting The Evolution of the Black Music Industry, an exhibit that traces the local and national history of African Americans in the music industry over the last century. The exhibit will be located on the first floor of Showers City Hall throughout the month of February.
Spotlight News in Black History Month
Black History Month essay contest now closed | |
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The City of Bloomington Black History Month Committee invites students in grades 4 through 12 who live or attend school in Bloomington to submit essays for the 2013 Black History Month Essay Contest. |
City kicks off Black History Month with “Lessons in Leadership” | |
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The City of Bloomington rolled out its ninth incarnation of Black History Month - Bloomington Style at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 31. This year's theme is "Lessons in Leadership." |
Gilliams honored by City of Bloomington as Black History Living Legends | |
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Clarence and Frances Gilliam were honored as City of Bloomington Black History Living Legends at the eighth annual Black History Month Gala. |
Spotlight Proclamations in Black History Month
Logan H. Westbrooks Day | |
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Logan H. Westbrooks began his career in the music industry in the mid-1960s as the Black Power movement was taking root and at a time when the presence of African Americans on the business side of the music industry was largely non-existent. |
Spotlight Webpages in Black History Month
Black History Month Weekly Featured Profiles | |
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Black History Month Weekly Featured Profiles |