Thursday Nights at the Museum: Black History and Disability Keynote: Etefia Umana

Thursday Nights at the Museum is a weekly series where the museum exhibits are open late and you can enjoy pop-up activities, a cash bar, food and more.

Date: Thursday, February 26
Time: 5–8 p.m.
Location: Missouri History Museum, Lee Auditorium and MacDermott Grand Hall

The double stigma of race and disability presents a particular set of barriers and challenges for Black people with disabilities. Join Etefia Umana, founder of nonprofit and education consulting company Umana Consultancy LLC, as he uncovers the historical experiences of Black people with disabilities, with a focus on St. Louis.

Umana will highlight past challenges and systemic biases that affect access and quality of care, comorbidities and issues surrounding housing and employment, as well as ongoing efforts toward social justice, accessibility and inclusion. This program will also include a musical performance by musician and songwriter Deb Busch.

Join us in the Grand Hall before our main-stage event to enjoy food and drinks available for purchase from Amighetti’s. Visit our resource fair featuring tables hosted by local disability-centered organizations and enjoy the Museum’s exhibits.

Schedule

• 5–7 p.m. | Food and drinks available for purchase from Amighetti’s.

• 5–6:30 p.m. | Visit resource tables and explore the exhibits.

• 6:30–8 p.m. | Head to the Lee Auditorium (lower level) and listen to a presentation by Etefia Umana, founder of nonprofit and education consulting company Umana Consultancy LLC, as he uncovers the historical experiences of Black people with disabilities, with a focus on St. Louis.