Black History Month 2001 at DC 37 in February will have special significance, according to organizers.

“This year, DC 37 celebrates 20 years of Black History — which is the theme of our month-long celebration,” said Sherwyn Britton, who co-chairs the union’s Black History Committee with Cynthia Chin-Marshall.

The strains of live jazz will accompany the Feb. 1 opening ceremony, while an “African marketplace” will spice up the Feb. 23 finale. Throughout the month, DC 37 locals and committees will hold their own Black History Month events honoring the rich cultural, social and political legacy of people of African descent.   Family Day on Feb. 3 will offer health screenings by nurses in Local 436 as well as workshops, arts, crafts and games for members and their children.

Sponsors of the Black History Month programs, in addition to DC 37, include Locals 154, 371, 372, 375, 420, 768, 957, 983, 1070, 1320, 1407, 1549, 1597, 1655 and 2627, as well as the Women’s Committee, Political Action Committee and Black History Committee.