# Event Details - **Event Name**: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Explore the complexities of being a Black woman in America today, with storytelling and discussion. And dinner. All ages welcomeAbout this EventWhat does it mean to be a Black woman in America today?This Black History Month, join Northwest Indiana NOW's Racial Justice Committe for an authentic African American buffet dinner, and exploration of life as a Black woman today through storytelling and discussion.We're bringing together a diverse panel of Black women of different ages, backgrounds and lived experiences who will share their stories in their own words.Dive into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black women in America today, in a safe space to listen, ask questions, share your own experiece, connect, and support one another.Doors open at 6:00pm CSTProgram starts promptly at 6:45pm CSTFull buffet dinner with plenty of vegetarian optionsProgram with discussion and Q&AAdmission includes a chance to win a commemorative copy of Maya Angelou's memoir I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings signed by our panelistsDoor prizes, hostess gifts and moreAll ages welcomeAll genders, sexes, abilities, races, ethnicities, nations of origin, and sexual orientations welcome - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/porter/i-know-why-the-caged-bird-sings-being-a-black-woman-in-america-today/100001977840543307 - **Event Categories**: sports, black-history-month, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 15, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Porter - **state**: IN - **country**: United States - **location**: Hawthorne Park Community Center - **lat**: 41.61912359999999 - **long**: -87.070315 - **full address**: Hawthorne Park Community Center, 500 Ackerman Drive, Porter, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/83ea004143a930f9ba7fbcf53c5c290907c4bb38da997d0982db5646d1e488d9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc020303-gmir.jpg?v=1766288958 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today being held? - **A:** I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today takes place on Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 25 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Hawthorne Park Community Center, 500 Ackerman Drive, Porter, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today? - **A:** Tickets for I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today are priced at USD 15 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityAdult, 16 yrs +USD 15AvailableChild 10-15 yrs oldUSD 7 + USD 2 feeAvailableChild Under 10FreeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today? - **A:** I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today is organized by Northwest Indiana NOW. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings: Being a Black Woman in America Today is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Porter, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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