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AARP New York Celebrates Black History Month with Style and Cuisine

Posted on 01/29/21

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AARP New York is proud to honor Black History month and we are excited to celebrate with these virtual events. Get ready to celebrate with us as we bring a series of programs into the comfort of your own home.

Throughout the month of February we will be sharing personal video messages from influencers in your community on the importance of celebrating Black History Month. Then, you can enjoy a series of healthy cooking demonstrations, and we will conclude Black History month with a Disrupt Aging Fashion Show.   

Sessions are free for AARP members and guests. Register for your reminder and to learn more about our upcoming events.  The virtual events will be broadcast on the @AARPNY Facebook channel.

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1. Influencers on celebrating Black History Month
Stop by our @AARPNY Facebook page throughout the month of February to hear from influencers in your community on the importance of celebrating Black History Month.

Click on each link below to watch their powerful video messages:

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2. Black History Month - Honor, Remember, Inspire
February 22, 2021 | 5pm EST

AARPNY is proud to present: Black History Month - Honor, Remember, Inspire on Monday, February 22th at 5pm. Connect with us LIVE on Facebook @AARPNY to hear from influencers on the importance of celebrating #BlackHistoryMonth. You can join the conversation in the chat box throughout the program!

Chefs Jay and Qui' Harvey

3. Healthy Soul Food: Chefs Jay & Qui’ Harvey
February 23, 2021 – February 26, 2021 | 7pm EST
In this cooking series, you’ll learn from Chefs Jay & Qui’ Harvey on how to make delicious soul food using healthy ingredients and substitutes to traditional preparations, with your brain health in mind.

All events will be at 7pm EST:

Register:  https://aarp.cvent.com/BHMCooking

Click here to download a PDF version of the recipes.

Fashion Show

4. Disrupt Aging Fashion Show
Saturday, February 27, 2021 | 11am EST
Get a front row seat to see 50+ models show us what it means to Disrupt Aging & take us on a journey through the history of black fashion and style.
You will get tips from the models on how to build a complete head to toe look, all while celebrating and embracing their age and culture.
Register:  https://aarp.cvent.com/BHMFashion

We'll will see you virtually at the events!

Connect with us on our social media channels to learn more about upcoming virtual events: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram.

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