US Embassy in Qatar to mark Black History Month through film and literature
IN honour of Black History Month, the US Embassy in Qatar will celebrate the contributions of Black Americans by hosting a series of weekly book readings and film screenings around Doha throughout February. The US celebrates Black History Month every February to honour Black Americans’ history, culture, and achievements.
The following events, all open to the public, will take place throughout Doha during Black History Month
On February 1 at pm, a US diplomat will read aloud an excerpt of acclaimed U.S. author Maya Angelou’s I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings’, at olume Caf at The Pearl (ages 1 and up).
On February at 4 00 pm, US author, Dr Darius Walker, will read aloud his children’s book The Ship and the Jungle’, at the Education City Gift Shop, Oxygen Park (ages -12).
On February 1 at 30 pm, a US diplomat will read aloud excerpts from the Autobiography of Martin Luther King Jr.’ at Georgetown University (ages 14 and up).
On February 22 at 30 am, a US diplomat will read aloud the children’s book Computer Decoder Dorothy aughan’ at Qatar National Library (ages - ).
A discussion will follow each reading. The public has been invited by the Embassy to attend the free readings with prior registration at qa.usembassy.gov
The US Film Festival will be held from February 2 -2 , highlighting Black American stories in three popular films, including family-friendly options. A different film will be screened each day of the festival at 00 pm. The public has been invited by the Embassy to attend the free film screenings with prior registration at qa.usembassy.gov. Interested people can get venue details as soon as they’re announced by following the Embassy us on social media.
US Ambassador to Qatar HE Timmy Davis said, “Black History Month is a time to recognise diversity as a strength in every community and serves as an opportunity to re ect on our mutual values of inclusion and tolerance. Inclusion begins with representation in every facet of society, including the arts, which is why we invite everyone to learn about and celebrate the occasion with us through books and films highlighting Black Americans’ stories.”
To learn more about these and other US Embassy activities, visit qa.usembassy.gov and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter on USEmbassyDoha.