Black History Month Proposal Black History Month Trivia Game (Challenge) Feb 4, 2018-CS Black History Movie for Youth (Historical Figures) Feb 4, 2018-CS Celebration of Black Athletes ( Wear Jersey or Favorite Figure) Feb 4, 2018 - SS Have Youth Dress Up as Favorite AA Give a Brief Bio – February 11, 2018 – SS Black History Month Panel Discussion Major Topics Feb 11, 2018-CS Celebration of Black Art and Culture Feb 18, 2018 - SS Wear Colors of African Flag - SS Celebration of Black Love (Sweetheart Dance) February 17, 2018 (May not have time to prepare for this event) Movie Night (Hidden Figures or 12 Years a Slave) February 24, 2018 Soul Food Dinner Feb 25, 2018 – After Church Power Sayings and Quote Session – February 25, 2013 - CS

Black History Month Trivia- Feb. 4, 2018 This activity will teach and remind our congregation about the great accomplishments of our forefathers. During Sunday School the intent is to divide the school into two teams and have them compete “Jeopardy” style. Each team will attempt to answer the most Black History related questions. A small prize will be given to the team who answers the most questions correctly. During Church School Entertaining and Thought Provoking

Movie Time – Feb. 4, 2018 The movie is idea because not all of the church family will be able to relate to the Trivia Activity. The younger population are more visual so I thought that a movie would be appropriate to show our history. During Church School Knowledge Gaining

Wear Your Favorite Jersey or of Sports ICON – February 4,2018 This day is to celebrate African American achievements in the sports world. It is also Super Bowl Sunday and to get the church engaged what better way than by letting them feel free to come and celebrate our accomplishments within a church setting. All Day Engaging

Youth Dress Up as Favorite Hero – Feb 11 This is an idea to have the children of the church dress up as their favorite African American Hero in an effort to learn more about them and to encourage activism by our youth. During Church School or Sunday Service

Panel Discussion – Feb 11 This is an activity that can occur during church school where we divide the room 1- 21, 21-50 and 50 and over where we discuss popular topics like a (School Day) (Fashion) (Music) (Church) (Food) (Race Relations) etc. We share differences and similarities. During Church School

Celebration of Black Art and Culture Feb 18 We are the most talented and most created people on the planet. This day will be used to celebrate our accomplishments in the arts and culture. During Church School

Movie Night (Hidden Figures/12 Years a Slave or Selma) – Feb 24 This is an event that we could have on a Saturday afternoon in collaboration with the YPD’s. YPD’s could sell popcorn and drinks to help with activities for the youth.

Powerful Sayings and Quotes Session – Feb 25 This event is designed to share with Church School or in Sunday Service Powerful Saying and Quotes by African American Heros and Scholars. These will be inspirational quotes to have everyone think about what we can do as a people.

Soul Food Dinner- Feb. 25 Share and Eat as a village - After Service

Not so well known Hero – Every Sunday during Feb Display a 3 minute or less video during service of a not so well known hero. Someone who fought for injustices or someone who has made tremendous strides for his/her people and to mankind.