February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Mark your calendar for Wednesdays starting at 2 p.m. in February to celebrate with ANR colleagues. UC ANR Black and Allied Staff in collaboration with UC ANR Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Alliance will host speakers and other activities are being planned.

Feb. 3, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.  –  Keynote speaker Sonia Lewis

Feb. 10, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. – Virtual tour of the National Museum of African American Culture & History

Feb. 17, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Virtual tour of Yisrael Family Farms

Feb. 24, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. – Black Farmers Panel Discussion with Q&A

Register at  https://ucanr.edu/survey/survey.cfm?surveynumber=32671.

For more information or to offer suggestions, contact Esther Mosase, climate smart educators based in San Diego County, at enmosase@ucanr.edu.