12 Black History Month events to see in Fort Bend County, from Black cowboy education to art shows

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12 Black History Month events to see in Fort Bend County, from Black cowboy education to art shows
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at Landmark Community Center in Missouri City to showcase Black culture in Fort Bend County. The top three winners of the group's poetry and writing contest will be announced at this event.

For more information including on sponsorship opportunities, email [email protected] or call 832-451-8751 for details.Program commemorated fifth anniversary of"Sugar Land 95" discoverywhich refers to human remains of victims of convict leasing discovered in Sugar Land, the Society of Justice and Equality for the People of Sugar Land will stage a program to educate the community about convict leasing and honor the contributions of African Americans in Sugar Land and Fort Bend County.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free, but registration required. Fort Bend University Library, 14010 University Blvd, Sugar LandNative Houstonian Lauren Anderson, former principal dancer with the Houston Ballet, is presenting a free master class for young dancers. The class is for intermediate and advanced level students only. It is open to dancers aged 12 and up.Black History Month Celebration Gala

The Edison Arts Foundation is hosting a celebratory evening to honor U.S. Rep. Al Green with the Don Smith Drum Major Award. Click

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