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Hello Peter Hobart Community,
Happy Black History Month and World Hijab Day! Our Peter Hobart PTO has done a great job of finding ways to celebrate the contributions of African Americans and to honor and recognize their sacrifices. They have curated list designed to give families some ideas and activities that might work for you to help celebrate and start conversations around African American contributions this month. We will share part of the list each week here on the PH Communicator. Please also subscribe to the PTO Newsletter so you don't miss great resources like this as well as upcoming events!
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Please note, the activities with a *star are hosted at Peter Hobart. Enjoy the month!
*Feb 1st: BINGO at Peter Hobart at 6:30pm in the cafeteria! Join us for pizza, prizes, and a casual, fun bingo game for all Peter Hobart families. In honor of Black History Month, we have purchased 5 special Black-owned business prizes for our Blackout rounds! Not to be missed!
*Feb 1st: Join us at the Peter Hobart Winter Book Fair and keep your eye out for these beautiful books from Scholastic for Black History Month. Explore Minnesota’s very own Strive Publishing and Bookstore, a nonprofit committed to centering Black narratives and building an ecosystem that embodies Black culture and heritage.
Feb 2nd: Order from Slice Pizza for pizza night! Slice Pizza is the first black-owned Pizzeria in Minneapolis. They serve New York style pizza made from fresh quality ingredients.
Feb 3rd: Adults, head to the Minnesota History Center for a free program on the history of African Americans in Minnesota during the post-Emancipation era. 1-2:30pm CST.
Feb 4th: In 2016, Louis Hunter, the owner of Trio Plant-Based, attended a protest after his cousin Philando Castile was killed in a police-involved incident. Falsely accused of throwing rocks at police officers, Hunter faced 20 years in prison if convicted of the charges. With the help of local allies, the charges were dropped. Soon after, Hunter started pop-ups to give back and serve his community healthy and tasty food. Each one sold out. The community raised over $50,000 for a permanent restaurant, which soon became one of Lake Street’s pride and joy: Trio Plant-Based, the Twin Cities’ first Black-owned vegan restaurant.
*Feb 5th: Join us at our Winter PTO Meeting, from 6:30-8pm, where we hear from Peter Hobart and District leadership about academic-related data of Peter Hobart. We will listen, learn, provide parent insight, and together work towards academic rigor and excellence for all of our students at Peter Hobart. Pizza and childcare will be provided.
Feb 6th: Tuesday night date night! It’s not quite a bar and not quite a restaurant, but regardless, Cobble Social House is a trendy and up-and-coming lounge in the North Loop neighborhood. It’s owned by brother and sister duo Joe and Veronica Clark. Veronica owns D.NOLO (Destination North Loop), the women’s clothing co-op next door. With a speakeasy on the first floor and 29 dining tables on the second, Cobble Social House is an intimate spot to go to with friends before or after your dinner reservations in the neighborhood.
Feb 7th: Visit the Minnesota African American Heritage Museum and Gallery. A museum dedicated to celebrating the history of African Americans. Open Tuesday -Friday, 1-5pm or Saturday 10am - 2pm.
Feb 8th: Plan your visit to the Somali Museum of Minnesota! The museum celebrates the traditions and heritage of Somali people. New Hours: Fridays: 3-7pm or Sat/Sun: 1-5pm.
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