Adeniyi Samuel Presents an Evening of Black Music through History to the Present

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On Saturday, February 22nd, singer, actor, composer, and educator Adeniyi Samuel will be hosting his own event in Salem’s Old Town Hall. On Saturday, he’ll be presenting an evening of songs ranging from traditional Black folk songs and drawing a through line of cultural legacy all the way to the present.   Here’s just a fraction of Adeniyi’s extensive bio:  Adeniyi …

Fashioning For Freedom: Layers of Liberty

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The second installation of History Alive, Inc.’s fashion show of ideas from history, “Fashioning for Freedom,  Layers of Liberty” presents a celebratory runway of Black creativity and activism from New England’s past three centuries. Discover and be inspired by the lives of Phillis Wheatley Jenny Slew Frederick Douglass Edmonia Lewis The Remond family of Salem (Thank you to Hamilton Hall for sponsorship …

Hands-on History with Historic Beverly

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This Black History Month, join Krystina Yeager of Historic Beverly at the Salem Armory Visitor Center to hear stories about the lives of local Black residents in Essex County based on new research that’s been uncovered. Through engaging hands-on activities, we will explore parts of 18th century Black history, culture, and daily life that are often overlooked. Come feel fabric …