Black History Month online panel discussions open to the public

Brazosport College is inviting the public to participate in its Black History Month celebration through a variety of online panel discussions and a cooking workshop.

This year’s theme is “Black History Matters,” and the Brazosport College community will be gathering online to watch documentaries and participate in workshops throughout the month of February.

In addition, the College is opening up four different virtual panel discussions to the public through the Zoom video communications application. These discussions are focused on different issues, including mental health, Greek life and a variety of educational topics. One discussion will be offered each week throughout the month of February.

As a bonus, a Do-It-Yourself Virtual Cooking Workshop with Chef Dee Dee, owner of Cooking with a Twist in Stafford, is also being opened to the community.

Cooking with a Twist has appeared on Houston-area television programs and newspapers, as well as being featured on ABC’s Emmy-award winning show, “The Chew.”

Participation in the panel discussions and the cooking event is free, but registration must be completed 24 hours before the date of the event. Zoom meeting links and other details will be sent through e-mail. Visit choosebc.info/bhm21 to register for events.

A full list of events open to the public are listed below:

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 — 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Panel: Black Education Matters
Discuss how the school-to-prison pipeline affects black students and how we begin to enact change.

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 — 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Panel: Black Health Matters
Examine how the current state affects the mental health among African Americans and the resources available for help.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 — 12 to 1:30 p.m.
Panel: Black STEAM Matters
Join a panel of experts as we look at black representation and involvement in Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts and Mathematics (STEAM).

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 24 — 12 to 1 p.m.
Panel: Black Greek Life Matters
Join in as alumni and students explore Greek Life at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 — 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
D.I.Y. Cooking Workshop
Chef Dee Dee, owner of Cooking with a Twist in Stafford, Texas, will be leading everyone in cooking a delicious meal.