Join The Strong in honoring the rich heritage, remarkable achievements, and enduring contributions of Black individuals throughout history. Reflect, learn about, and celebrate the profound impact of Black culture on the world.

Enjoy playing with toys and games created or redesigned by Black inventors like View-Master and Phase 10.

Adams Atrium

Learn about Super Soaker inventor Dr. Lonnie Johnson’s impact on play by enjoying another iconic product he worked on, the Nerf Blaster.

Storybook Theater

Be just like track star Jesse Owens and clear the mini hurdles in record time!

Adams Atrium

Enjoy a performance by Dr. Crystal Sellers Battle, the Associate Dean of Equity and Inclusion & Professor of Music Leadership at The Eastman School of Music. Crystal holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in voice performance with a specialization in Singing Health from The Ohio State University and a Bachelor of Music from Bowling Green State University, a Master of Music degree from Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University and a Postgraduate Diploma from Royal Northern College of Music in Manchester, UK.

Paychex Theater, 1:15 and 2:15 p.m.