Prince’s Marcus Anderson: Artist and Entrepreneur

Bird Library 222 Waverly Avenue , Syracuse, NY, United States

Billboard chart-topping saxophonist Marcus Anderson will describe his years of honing his craft as a member of Prince’s New Power Generation Band, tours with Cee-lo and others and discuss his new entrepreneurial product named ‘ANDcoffee.’ In the context of Black History Month, he will reflect on the current state of the music industry and how music can promote social/cultural understanding. Conversation will be moderated by new Community Folk Art Center Executive Director Tanisha Jackson and include a solo performance by Anderson. Takes place in the Peter Graham Scholarly Commons, Room 114, Bird Library on the Syracuse University campus. Free and open to the public. For more information, call (315) 442-2230.

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Movie Monday

Betts Branch Library 4862 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

Visit Betts Branch Library for a screening of "Black Panther" at 2:45 p.m. Movie is 2 hours, 15 minutes, with a MPAA rating PG-13. Advised for ages 12 and older. Snacks will be offered. Call the library for further details at (315) 435-1940.

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Family Movie Night

Paine Branch Library 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

In honor of Black History Month, enjoy the award-winning story of triumph, "Akeelah and the Bee." Snacks provided. Seating will be available, but interested attendees are encourage you to bring a comfy blanket and/or bean bag to rest on as to better enjoy the movie.

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It’s All About the Benjamins

South Side Innovation Center 2610 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

As part of 100 Black Men of Syracuse's 4th Mondays Series, this two-for-one personal finance and wellness session will focus on retirement planning and heart disease. Financial advisor Devin White of Janey Montgomery Scott will present. For more information about the series, which continues each month through June, email 100bkmsyr@gmail.com

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Race Matters Book Club

Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church 5299 Jamesville Rd., Syracuse, NY, United States

The Alliance of Communities Transforming Syracuse (ACTS) Race Matters Book Club will discuss "Our Kids: The American Dream in Crisis" by Robert D. Putnam Monday, Feb. 25, at Pebble Hill Presbyterian Church. Putnam is a Harvard scholar who earlier wrote “Bowling Alone: The Collapse & Revival of American Community.” The 7 p.m. discussion group will be facilitated by Peter Sarver, ACTS executive director, and Kelly Ward, chair of the ACTS Equity in Education task force. The book club is open to all willing to tackle tough social issues in the context of white privilege and systemic racism. There is no expectation of participation from session to session. The gathering site varies from month to month.

Money Management for Your Small Business

East Side Business Center 1201 E Fayette St., Syracuse , NY, United States

Attendees will learn what sources of cash are on hand and how to control and use that valuable asset, including: how to project your cash flow, sources of additional cash, how to control the cash that you have and the advantages of good records. Cost is $20 for those who per-register or cash or check at the door.Veterans are free courtesy of a grant from M&T Bank. For more information, email syr.info@scorevolunteer.org.

Teen Movie Night

Paine Branch Library 113 Nichols Ave., Syracuse, NY, United States

Teens are invited to Paine for a screening of Marvel’s "Black Panther." Snacks provided. Seating will be available, but interested attendees are encouraged to bring a comfy blanket and/or bean bag to better enjoy the movie.

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Onondaga Community College Q&A

Central Library 447 S. Salina St., Syracuse, NY, United States

An OCC representative will be on hand to answer questions about applying to college, financial aid, degree programs and other questions related to attending college. No registration necessary. For teens and adults. To meet on Level 1.

Underground Railroad Lap Quilt Raffle

Onondaga Free Library 4840 W. Seneca Turnpike, Syracuse, NY, United States

Quilts may have played a significant role in communication between slaves and helped them on their way to freedom. In honor of Black History Month, the Friends will raffle a lap quilt whose design is inspired by the Underground Railroad. Drawing takes place 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb 28; tickets available starting Feb. 1. Single tickets $5 or five tickets for $20. For more information, call (315) 492-1727.

No Innocence This Side of the Womb

Newhouse School 215 University Pl., Syracuse, NY, United States

“No Innocence This Side of the Womb" symposium will begin at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, in the Joyce Hergenhan Auditorium, Newhouse 3. The event, hosted by Syracuse University's Newhouse Center for Global Engagement, will bring together Syracuse and South African artists, academics, activists and journalists to explore issues of equality, privilege and justice in Syracuse and South Africa. It is free and open to the public. Follow on Twitter at#SyracusetoSouthAfrica.

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