MEDFIELD TOGETHER Black History Month “Knowledge Quest”

JOIN US - Black History Month "Knowledge Quest"

February is Black History Month, and at Medfield Together, we are looking forward to celebrating and sharing Black history with our town. Medfield Together invites you to join us on a Black History Month “Knowledge Quest” throughout Medfield.

Families and individuals are challenged to visit various locations throughout Medfield to find Black history portals. A total of 20 significant individuals are featured at Portals around Medfield, in windows of downtown businesses and at Medfield Public Schools. All portals will be marked with the logo above – several historical figures have connections to Medfield!

Find as many people as you can - if you like solving mysteries, use the puzzle decoders on our website to find portal locations. There are inventors, scholars, athletes, artists, and other trailblazers! Then enter our contest to win a gift card to Park Street Books! Head to our website for contest entry information!

https://www.medfieldtogether.com/black-history-knowledge-quest/

Thank you to all the local businesses who have supported this initiative by hosting placards in their windows!

The history and culture of the United States have been and continues to be significantly influenced by Black artists, musicians, inventors, entrepreneurs, activists, politicians and communities. So much of that history has not yet made its way to mainstream education. This month reminds us that we have a responsibility to educate ourselves - to listen to Black folks past and present, learn from them and amplify their experiences so that history will include their stories and achievements too.

Medfield Together is an inclusive and anti-oppressive organization that works in partnership with our local community. Through education, action, and honest self-reflection, Medfield Together strives to make our community more welcoming and safe for all – regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, ability, national origin or age.

We hope you have fun celebrating Black History Month with us!