Alexandria's Black History Month Launches with Student Art and Iconic Photography
Black History Month kicks off this Sunday in Alexandria, Virginia, with a series of events celebrating African American culture and history. The highlight is the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster Exhibition, which will showcase artwork by local students alongside a new photography exhibit by Elrich Murphy.
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Poster Exhibition opens on Sunday, February 5, at the Charles Houston Recreation Center. Over 130 posters created by students in grades 2-5 from Alexandria City Public Schools will be displayed. The theme for this year's exhibition is 'Dreaming Together: Learning from the Past, Shaping the Future'.
An awards ceremony will take place on the opening day from 1-3 p.m. to honor the young artists. The exhibition itself will run until March 1, giving visitors a month to view the students' work.
Alongside the posters, the Alexandria Library will unveil a special exhibit on February 21 featuring the photography of Elrich Murphy, a Black artist. His daughter, Rita Harris, and local historian Char McCargo Bah will lead the presentation. The event is sponsored by the Alexandria Black History Museum and the Office of Historic Alexandria.
Other Black History Month events in Alexandria include a gospel concert on February 4 at the Lyndon B. Johnson Groveton Memorial Campus. On February 11, the library will host a reading of Maya Angelou's poetry. A community discussion on African American history will follow on February 18 at the Charles Houston Recreation Center, organized by the city and local cultural groups.
The month-long celebrations will feature art, music, and discussions aimed at reflecting on history and inspiring future generations. The poster exhibition and Murphy's photography display remain key attractions, with both events free and open to the public.
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