Kwanzaa Re-Cap
Our Kwanzaa Celebration was AMAZING!
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Enjoy the photos using the link below.
Inaugural Nguzo Saba Award Honorees
Congratulations to the Inaugural Nguzo Saba Award Recipients:
Shango Ra, House of Kuumba – Umoja Award (Unity)
Representative for Sheryl Dickey, Dickey Consulting Services –
Kujichagulia Award (Self-Determination)
Lorenzo Robertson, Ujima Men’s Collective –
Ujima Award (Collective Work)
Shaheewa Jarrett Gelin, Esq., Broward Black Chamber of Commerce –
Ujamaa Award (Cooperative Economics)
The Honorable Commissioner Hazelle P. Rogers,
Broward County Board of Commissioners – District 9 –
Nia Award (Purpose)
Niki Lopez, Artist – Kuumba Award (Creativity)
Not pictured:
The Honorable Reverend Dr. Rosalind Osgood,
Mount Olive Development Corporation – Imani Award (Faith)
Come join us on Saturday, January 10, 2026
Chopin Concert
3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Stop by our gift shop for a cup of coffee during intermission.
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Michelle Green – Regular Membership
Edwith Theogene – Regular Membership
Takia Johnson, Regular Membership
Booker Johnson, Regular Membership
Marilyn Maroney, Regular Membership
Joe Allen, Regular Membership
What’s Happening at AARLCC?
Genealogy 101 Meetup Series – Me, My Family and I: Tracing Your Roots
Saturday, January 10: 1:00pm – 3:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Computer Lab
Age group: Teens, New Adults, Adults
Event type: Clubs & Groups, Class
Covering the beginning basics, participants will learn basic tenets of family history research – constructing family pedigree charts (tree), genealogy terms, organization tools and digital resources.
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Wags & Tales – Read a story to a cute, friendly and gentle dog.
Saturday, January 10: 1:00pm – 2:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Youth Service Story Room
Age group: Tweens, Preschool, Kids, Families, Babies/Infants
Event type: Literacy/Learning Services, Books
Children aged 5 to 12 can participate in a program where they read to a pet therapy dog!
Monday Morning Tech Clinic 2026 – Open Lab for Tech Q&A
Monday, January 12: 11:00am – 12:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Computer Lab
Age group: New Adults, Adults
Event type: Workshop, Technology
Do you have a question about your phone, tablet, or other device? Is there an email feature you’d like to know more about? Any other tech issues? Just drop in to see how we can assist you.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Everyday Life
Wednesday, January 14: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Computer Lab
Age group: New Adults, Adults
Event type: Technology, Literacy/Learning Services, Career/Business
A foundational, hands-on course to strengthen participants’ digital literacy. Topics may include cloud tools, workflow automation and technology integration.
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VITA-Income Tax Assistance 2026 – Free Tax Preparation Assistance by Broward Tax Pro
Wednesday, January 21: 1:00pm – 7:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Michael Bienes Seminar Room #2
Age group: Adults
Event type: Workshop
In-person tax assistance free of charge to anyone with a special focus on low to moderate income taxpayers.
Storytime featuring “The First Blade of Sweetgrass” – One Book One Broward 2026
Wednesday, January 21: 4:00pm – 5:00pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Gallery B
Age group: Kids, Families
Event type: Story Time, Literacy/Learning Services, Books
Start the New Year READING with Broward County Library. Join your local librarian for a storytime featuring “The First Blade of Sweetgrass” by Suzanne Greenlaw and Gabriel Frey.
Roots to Blossom: Intergenerational Family Archive Project – One Book One Broward 2026
Wednesday, January 21: 6:00pm – 7:45pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Lobby
Age group: New Adults, Adults
Event type: Workshop, Discussion/Lecture
Gather your family archive of photos, letters and mementos for a discussion and hands-on workshop about digitizing your family’s legacy with BCL staff Erin Purdy.
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Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Everyday Life
Wednesday, January 21: 6:00pm – 7:30pm
African American Research Library and Cultural Center – Computer Lab
Age group: New Adults, Adults
Event type: Technology, Literacy/Learning Services, Career/Business
A foundational, hands-on course to strengthen participants’ digital literacy. Topics may include cloud tools, workflow automation and technology integration.
Register