Book Signing by author
Jacquelyn Benton for her book
"My Song is My Testimony:
Autobiography of Bennie Lucille Williams"
Saturday, April 19th from noon to 2 p.m.
Stiles African American Heritage Center
2607 Glenarm Place, Denver, 80205
Ms. Bennie L. Williams was a treasure and gift to the singers and musicians of Denver for many decades before passing on in 2023. From her early roots in East Texas, to teaching at George Washington High School, to leading two phenomenal community choirs, Ms. Bennie leaves an inspiring legacy to all who knew her.
Her story is told by Jacquelyn Benton, a Denver-based professor of ethnic studies at Metropolitan State University. Join us as Jackie visits the SAAHC on Saturday, April 19th and get your signed copy of Ms. Bennie's autobiography!
Join us for a walk around Five Points as we participate in the City Nature Challenge's 2025 BIO Blitz
Saturday, April 26th
2 - 5 p.m.
Location: Meet at the Stiles African American Heritage Center. First hour is a tour of the Center and refreshment.
From 3 - 5 walk along the historic Five Points route laid out by Dr. Terri Gentry of the Black American West Museum and History Colorado.
Hosted by HABITAT Library and the Metro-Denver Chapter
The Home Place: Memoirs of a Colored Man’s Love Affair with Nature by J. Drew Lanham
Saturday, May 17th
2 - 4 p.m.
Location: Stiles African American Heritage Center
Hosted by HABITAT Library and the Metro-Denver Chapter
Join us on Saturday, June 14th here at the Center for celebrating Junteenth! Free red soda pop and watermelon.
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