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Black History Month, held annually every February, is a celebration of the achievements and contributions of African Americans throughout the history of the United States. On Saturday, February 4 and Sunday, February 5, the Museum of Science kicks off the month with a special weekend event that includes featured speakers, family activities, performance groups, and community groups from the Boston area.
Then, throughout the month, we’ll continue spotlighting influential scientists and engineers as part of our Black History Month celebration.
Join us on the Gordon Current Science & Technology Stage and learn what these scientists do, how they became interested in their fields of study, and how their work impacts the world. Bring your questions!
Seun Araromi, Harvard Robotics | Thursday, February 23 | 12:30 pm
Randi Williams, MIT Robotics | Saturday, February 25 | 12:30 pm
Kris Dorsey, NU Robotics | Sunday, February 26 | 2:30 pm
Storytime for Black Children's Book Week | Science Live Stage | 2:30 pm
Join us for a special Storytime featuring the book The Shapes Family. The book will be read by the author Cathleen Saxon-Jenkins followed by a math activity presented by museum educators.
Special Guest Scientist, Maynard Okereke, the Hip Hop MD. | Cahners Theater | 1:00pm
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Special Celebration Feb 4 - 5
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Celebrate Black History Month with a special weekend of cultural connections! This two-day event includes special speakers and presentations, family activities, and performance and community groups from the Boston area.
See a list of featured activities below!
11:00 a.m.
Alexis Smith-Attuqua, National Society of Black Engineers, Boston Chapter President
1:00 p.m.
Shervone Neckles, BEACON Sculpture Artist Talk
2:30 p.m.
Michelle Richardson, Space Food Scientist with the Natick Army Lab
3:30 p.m.
Panel Talk with students from Harvard Society of Black Scientists and Engineers
11:00 a.m.
David Williams, WCVB Meteorologist
1:00 p.m.
Malik and Miles George, Twin MIT PhD Students and TikTok Personalities
2:30 p.m.
Michelle Richardson, Space Food Scientist with the Natick Army Lab
3:30 p.m.
Dr. Brad Dickerson, Princeton Neuroscience Institute
Blue Wing, Lower Level | 12:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Stiggity Stackz Worldwide, Dance
Gordon Current Science & Technology Center; Blue Wing, Level 1 | 2:00 p.m.
Ashley Rose, Poetry Reading
Blue Wing, Lower Level | 10:30 a.m.
OrigiNation, Dance
Main Lobby, Level 1 | 1:30 and 3:00 p.m.
Fusion String Ensemble,
Music performance playing the works of selected Black composers
Blue Wing, Level 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
American Association of Blacks in Energy (AABE), Boston Chapter
Kidogo Productions
Lewis Latimer House Museum
National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), Boston Chapter
Combat Capabilities Development Command Soldier Center
StiggityStackz Worldwide
Celebrate the life and scientific achievements of Lewis Howard Latimer (1848 –1928), the inventor, electrical engineer, and patent draftsman born in Chelsea, MA. He played critical roles in the development of the telephone and the commercialization of the incandescent light bulb.
He worked with three of America’s most celebrated inventors: Alexander Graham Bell, Hiram S. Maxim, and Thomas Edison.
Main Lobby, Level 1 | 10:00 a.m.
Saturday, February 4: Join us for a ribbon-cutting for the BEACON sculpture inspired by Lewis Latimer. Featuring sculpture artist Shervone Neckles and Museum of Science president Tim Ritchie.
Theater of Electricity; Blue Wing, Level 1 | 12:00, 2:00, and 4:00 p.m.
While the world’s largest air-insulated Van de Graaff generator hurls indoor bolts, you’ll hear how Lewis Latimer’s patent for manufacturing a carbon filament was key to making Edison’s light bulb more practical and affordable.
Blue Wing, Level 1 | 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
The Lewis Latimer House Museum shares the purpose and power of Adinkra symbols! Combining traditional African tribal art with science and math, participants will receive personalized body paint on their hands and arms that represents their own hopes, dreams, and stories.
