The Council of Elders and the Howard County Public School System have partnered to sponsor a social studies workshops series, The Essence of US: Chronicling the Black American Experience. The series is open to any middle school or high school students who are interested. Sessions will be held virtually on the following Saturdays from 10-11 a.m.

• February 12 - The Curious Case of Ms. Lola Belle Holmes

• March 12 - A Critical Eye

• April 9 - In Search of Black Voices 

• May 14 - Piecing Together the Bigger Picture

Additional details regarding each session are forthcoming. Students may express their interest in participating in any of the sessions via online form.  Direct questions to Kevin Gilbert.