Malcolm X Birthday Celebration - May 19
Sun, May 19
|3448 Evans St
This year we are hosting a weeklong celebration that is open to the public to honor the life and legacy of Malcolm X. We often collaborate with local historians to host forums, art competitions and performances on this day. Check out the schedule here!
Time & Location
May 19, 2019, 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM CDT
3448 Evans St, 3448 Evans St, Omaha, NE 68111, USA
About the event
Each year we host an event that is open to the public at our visitors center to honor the life and legacy of Malcolm X. We often collaborate with local Black Studies departments to host forums, art competitions and performances on this day. Here is the schedule for May 19th - a full day for the whole family!
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