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The Honolulu Advertiser
Posted on: Monday, February 9, 2009

DOWNTOWN
Museum event honors Black History Month

The Honolulu Academy of Arts invites families to a free event Feb. 15 in celebration of Black History Month.

The event, called "Emphasis Africa," will give participants a chance to take a trip on the "New Underground Reading Railroad."

It also includes a 40-minute presentation by Nigerian artist Ibiyinka Alao, starting at 11:15 a.m.

The event kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs to 5 p.m.

For more information, call the Honolulu Academy of Arts at 532-8700 or go to www.honoluluacademy.org.