Black History Month

Black History Month


Celebrate Black History month with your child through various activities around the city and at home. Below are a few ideas:


-There's a Black History Month feature on infoplease.com. You'll find facts, biographies and games- like this quiz.


-Tonight at 2035 (8:35pm) and tomorrow night on France2, the story of Toussaint Louverture- the leader of the Haitian revolution which lead to Haiti being the first independent black state. Learn more about the revolution that rocked the early 19th century and the inhumane institution of slavery. The Haitian-born actor, Jimmy Jean-Louis (Heros, Borne Identity), plays the title role. Check out the movie preview here.  

-Art on View: Following The Flavors of the African Diaspora at the American Library Paris- 10, rue du Général Camou, 75007 Paris, France- now until March 4th. 


Grammy Awards! 
And the winners are...

Record of the Year: 
Rolling in the Deep- Adele

Album of the Year:

21- Adele

Song of the Year:

Rolling In The Deep- Adele

Best New Artist: 

Bon Iver

Best Pop Solo Performance:

Someone Like You- Adele

Best Pop Duo Group Performance: 

Body and Soul- Tony Bennett and Amy Winehouse

Best Pop Vocal Album: 

21- Adele

Best Rock Album: 

Wasting Light- Foo Fighters

Best Alternative Music Album: 

Bon Iver- Bon Iver

Best R& B Album:

F.A.M.E- Chris Brown

Best Rap Album: 

My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy- Kayne West

Best Country Song: 

Mean- Taylor Swift

Best Country Album:

Own the Night- Lady Antebellum

For more listings of nominees and winners, go to grammy.com. 

À bientôt!