Black History Month is a nationwide movement
Black History Month is a nationwide movement to both celebrate and learn about the Black culture and achievements of African Americans and Black people across the diaspora.
Week three of Black History Month typically shifts from the initial excitement and momentum to a more profound and exploratory phase. Events during this period blend historical narratives, cultural celebrations, and community knowledge sharing, enabling participants to transcend mere remembrance and delve into understanding the enduring legacies and ongoing contributions of Black communities.
“We Shall Overcome: African American Stories from Civil War to Civil Rights” tour – Atlanta, Georgia
The Oakland Cemetery examines the experiences of everyday and exceptional African Americans who were buried at Oakland Cemetery between the time of emancipation and the Civil Rights Movement. Through the historical progression of the song “We Shall Overcome,” the tour highlights resistance and resilience through different generations of Black Atlantans during Black History Month.
Swing Dance & The Minty Fresh Circus Performance – Fairfield, Connecticut
The performance ensemble Minty Fresh Circus will present a captivating circus and dance show on Feb. 22, at the Regina A. Quick Center for the Arts. The show will feature African Diaspora movement traditions, including Lindy Hop and hip-hop, and will honor Black music along its movement culture.
Black History Film Festival – Washington, D.C.
The Black History Film Festival (BHFF) takes place every year in Washington, D.C. The festival includes educational panels such as “So You Wanna Film in DC” which helps local creatives understand filmmaking careers while providing them access to cinematic works that examine freedom movements and historical figures alongside contemporary cultural identity.
126th Anniversary of Lift Every Voice and Sing: Heritage Tour – Jacksonville, Florida
The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and Friends of the Brentwood Library are hosting a heritage tour in Jacksonville, Florida to commemorate the 126th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” the Black National Anthem.
The tour aims to connect the song’s powerful cultural meaning to specific local Black historical sites.
Smithsonian Jazz Masterworks Orchestra + Documentary “Our Blues Make Us Gold” – Washington, D.C.
The National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. will host the Smithsonian Black History Month Performance Series, which features free and affordable educational programs and performances. The programs feature a documentary screening called “Our Blues Make Us Gold” along with heritage celebrations that recognize Black musical heritage and cultural traditions. The event takes place Feb. 21, along with additional performances during that weekend.
Harlem Fine Arts Show – New York, New York
Soul City Blues Festival Memphis
The Soul City Blues Festival takes place in Memphis, Tennessee, during mid-to-late February to honor the city’s contributions to Blues and Soul musical traditions. The festival presents Memphis-based music promoters alongside blues performers who demonstrate the city’s musical heritage and its impact on Black American cultural production, which started at Beale Street and reached global audiences. The city’s musical legacy is celebrated through this ticketed concert.
Black Joy Parade Oakland
Edna Lewis Sunday Supper Bread & Butterfly Atlanta, Georgia
Bread & Butterfly restaurant in Inman Park, Atlanta, hosts Edna Lewis Sunday Supper to celebrate the legacy of Southern cook Edna Lewis. The multi-course, family-style dinner includes collaborative dishes, welcome cocktails, and a parting gift. Restaurant owner Demetrius Brown is a member of the chef collective Stolen Goods, which includes founder Max Hines, Justin Dixon and Cleophus Hethington, and several other Atlanta talents who specialize in blending Afro-Caribbean and Southern foodways. The dinner takes place on Sunday, Feb. 22.
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Source: Black Enterprise
