February is Black History Month, an annual celebration that pays tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. Black History Month also highlights the groundbreaking work and experiences of African Americans and the key social movements they have spearheaded during America’s history.

There are several opportunities outlined below for everyone to grow their understanding of African American history and support African American communities. Even though this celebration is limited to the month of February, expanding our knowledge and understanding in order to better society should be a continuous and life-long endeavor.

Here are events located in every state that Glick serves:

This list is not exhaustive, please review your local community sites and newsletters to find more events!

Florida

• Miami: Visit “The Gaze Africana: An Exhibit of African Excellence,” from February 1-28 at the Scott Galvin Community Center in North Miami
• Broward: View a beautiful storytelling and dance performance at the Miramar Branch Library and Education Center in Miramar on February 10

Georgia

• Savannah: Learn more at the “Financial Freedom for All” documentary viewing and panel discussing the role of minority banks and reducing wealth disparities at the Jewish Educational Alliance on February 15
• Douglas: Support the Black Business and Organizations Expo showcasing products and services by Black entrepreneurs, motivational speakers, youth leaders and more on February 24
• Lawrenceville: Enjoy the Black History Month Heritage Night Celebration at the Gwinnet Justice and Administration Center on February 21
• Atlanta: Learn more at the Celebration of Black Resistance at the APEX Museum on February 25

Kentucky

• Louisville: Residents in Kentucky can receive $5 off admission at Downtown Museum Row on Main from February 1-28
• Louisville: Attend the “Black History Film Festival: ‘Tulsa: The Fire and the Forgotten” chronicling the Tulsa, Oklahoma Greenwood Fires of 1921 at the Louisville Public Library on February 13
• Bowling Green: Embrace the Black Experience at Western Kentucky University in the DSU Auditorium on February 23

Illinois

• Chicago: Attend the Black Creativity Juried Art Exhibition at the Museum of Science and Industry from February 1-28
• Waukegan: Explore the African American Museum at England Manor to see a true safe spot of the Underground Railroad from February 1-28

Indiana

• Indianapolis: Engage in culture at the Art and Soul Festival from February 3-25 at Gallery 924 and the Indianapolis Art Garden
• Bloomington: Support Black-owned businesses at the Black Market on 401 Morton Street on February 11^th
• Bloomington: Dance it up at the Black History Month Gala at the Wooley Mill on February 25^th

Missouri

• Kansas City: Share the warmth at the Black Love Day/Black History Event at the Hillcrest Community Center on February 13
• St. Louis: Listen in at “Lift Every Voice: A Black History Month Celebration” at Powell Hall on February 24

North Carolina

• Greensboro: Learn more at the Black History Month Genealogy Banquet & Conference at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Greensboro Airport on February 10
• Raleigh: Tap into your creative side at Pass and Paint at the Talley Student Union on February 17

Ohio

• Delaware: Celebrate at the Delaware Black History Month Celebration at the SourePoint on February 18
• Painesville: Learn more at the Black History Month Event at the Lake County Historical Society on February 25

Michigan

• Detroit: Chat at the Coffee Ceremony to Celebrate Black History Month at the Detroit Public Library on February 18
• Dearborn: Be entertained at FAAN’s 42^nd Annual Black History Month Gala at the Ford Experience Center FXC on February 24

New York

• Brooklyn: Listen in at the Black History Month Concert at the Brooklyn Public Library on February 12
• New York City: Learn through media at the 15^th Annual Black History Month Celebration by The Harlem Chamber Players at the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture on February 16
• Queens: Learn hands on from Thurgood Marshall and Ketanji Brown Jackson at Hands on History: Supreme Black History at the King Manor Museum on February 18

South Carolina

• Orangeburg: Learn about hidden accomplishments when OCL Celebrates Black History Month at the Orangeburg Community Library on February 18

Virginia

• Richmond: Understand the stories told at Black History: Learning from the Past and Inspiring the Future at the Virginia Museum of History & Culture on February 11
• Virginia Beach: Raise money at the Black History Month 5k Run & Walk at Mount Trashmore Park on February 25

Wisconsin

• Milwaukee: Test your knowledge at Black History Month Trivia at Company Brewing on February 10
• Wauwatosa: Learn more at the 2023 Community Black History Month Celebration at the Wauwatosa Public Library on February 16
• Milwaukee: Heal together at Black History Month Racial Healing Meditation Series at the Tricklebee Café on February 16