Carson City Historical Society Observes Black History Month with lecture on African Americans and the Arts
Carson City Historical Society announces guest speaker Michael J. Smith will present a talk on African Americans and the Arts at their Thursday, Feb. 29, 2024, lecture presentation as part of Black History Month.
Michael J. Smith is currently serving as a member of the Carson City Cultural Commission. He has a Master of Education degree from the University of Mississippi, and is retired as a high school principal after 33 years in the field of education.
Mr. Smith is President and CEO of the Northern Nevada Cultural Foundation and Vice Chair of the Employee Managements Relations Board.
He noted in an editorial last year in the Nevada Appeal, "Black History Month is not a token. It is a special tribute - a time of acknowledgement, of reflection, and inspiration - that comes to life in real and ongoing activities throughout the year."
CCHS lectures are held at 6:30 p.m.,in the Carriage House of the Foreman-Roberts Historic House located at 1207 Carson Street, Carson City. The February 29 lecture is free to the public, but space is limited, so RSVP to 775-887-2174 or carsoncityhistoricalsociety@gmail.com.
Information about Carson City Historical Society events can be found at CCHistorical.org.