Black History Study
The Spady Cultural Heritage Museum welcomes a new class of students back to its Black History Study (BHS) Education Program, a 7-month curriculum and cultural immersion program for local middle school and high school students AND adults.
Following its initial success, which was covered by the Associated Press, the second season of the Black History Education Program will feature an even more interactive and comprehensive curriculum, created by Brian Knowles, president of Power Builders, LLC.
During the first season, Knowles taught an interactive class centered on the seismic impact of hip-hop music, not only as a form of Black resistance and joy, but also as a global game-changer in musical production.
The upcoming curriculum is designed to “meet young people where they are,” employing modern story-telling and technology to explain how the descendants of the African Diaspora, Americans of Color, and America as a country came to arrive where they are now.
Interested in learning about the history of Black culture and people — from their African origins to their global influence? Then register for your spot at the front of the class TODAY!
Supported by The Cultural Council for Palm Beach County and Palm Health Foundation, and developed in collaboration with the Palm Beach County African Diaspora Historical and Cultural Society
CLASS SCHEDULE
September 13, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: Race as a Social Construct
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| September 20, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: The Core of our Story: Resistance Activity: Boldly Black Podcast |
| October 2, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: Boldly Black Podcast Field Trip: Podcast Studio |
| October 11, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: Out of Africa Activity: The Cradle of Humanity Monologue |
| October 18, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: The Cradle of Humanity Monologue |
| November 8, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: African Kingdoms and Empires Guest Speaker: Drummer Activity: Black history does not start with slavery — Social Media Reel |
| November 15, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: Black history does not start with slavery — Social Media Reel |
| December 6, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: Science in Ancient Africa |
| December 13, 2025 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: Engineering Marvels of Africa |
| January 3, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: The Slave Trade and African Resistance Guest Speaker: Local Perspectives on the Black Seminoles |
January 10, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: Jim Crow Era and Resistance Guest Speaker: Local Perspectives on Jim Crow Palm Beach County
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| January 24, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Field Trip: The Black Cultural Heritage Trail Field Trip: The Loxahatchee Battlefield Preservationists Reenactment |
| February 7, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: The Civil Rights Movement Through Hip Hop Guest Speaker: Music Producer |
| February 14, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: The Civil Rights Movement Through Hip Hop Field Trip: Recording Studio |
| February 28, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: African Americans in Arts and Sciences Topic: Black Wealth During the Era of Segregation |
| March 16, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: African Americans in Arts and Sciences Mural Guest Speaker: Artist |
| March 17, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Activity: African Americans in Arts and Sciences Mural |
| March 18, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Topic: What is Afrofuturism? Activity: World Building with AI |
| March 19, 2026 — 9:00am – 12:00pm | Reflections: After the Civil Rights Movement |
The Spady Museum and the Palm Beach County African Diaspora Historical and Cultural Society believe that the “Culture of Health” is rooted in the knowledge of self. As Americans, the history of our country and its multiple cultures is important to knowing who we are as a nation. We will provide students with the accurate history of Palm Beach County’s African Diaspora that is critical for American citizens to understand and acknowledge.
THIS PROJECT IS FUNDED IN PART BY
