Black History Month is an annual celebration of honoring contributions African-Americans made throughout history, also known as American History Month. Since 1976, every U.S. President has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.
To celebrate Black History Month, we would like to share some events and resources that are available for anyone who wants to participate or who wants to learn more about why this month is important.
Websites:
DFW Events:
- A Night of Black Excellence: Songs of a Revolution – February 20, 2022 | 2:00-3:30 PM | I.M. Terrell Academy for STEM and VPA | Fort Worth
- Women, Words, and Wisdom: Songs by Black Female Composers – February 17, 2022 | 2:00-3:30 PM | Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth
- Virtual programs/events – Via the National Museum of African American History & Culture | Online
- Black History Month Exhibit – February 01-28, 2022 | Henry B. Tippie National Aviation Education Center | Dallas
- Black History Month Family Day – February 19, 2022 | 1:00-4:00 PM | Music City Mall Lewisville
Videos:
- The Fierce Urgency of Now, Part One & Part Two
- The History of Black History with Michael Hines
- TED Talk – Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: The Danger of a Single Story
Books:
- For Kids & Families: Celeste Saves the City, by Courtney Kelly (pre-sale starts Feb. 24th)
- Invisible Man, by Ralph Ellison
- I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou
Support Black-Owned Businesses:
Clothing/Retail:
- Briesly’s Boutique – Flower Mound
- Good Cycle – Dallas
- Gratus Candles – McKinney
- Simpleaf Hygiene Products – Online
- Page Eleven Paper Goods – Dallas
Services:
- GRIT Fitness – Dallas
- Capture Co. Photo Booth – Dallas
- Bug You Not Pest Control and Rodent Removal – Carrollton
- Meme Urbane Photography – Frisco
- G3 Printing – Dallas
Dining:
- Brunchaholics – Dallas
- Invasion – Dallas
- Soiree Coffee Bar – Dallas
- Kookie Haven – Dallas
- Off the Bone Barbecue – Dallas
- Sankofa Kitchen – Dallas
Support Black-Led Non-Profits
- Minnie’s Food Pantry – Plano
- New Friends New Life – Dallas
- For Oak Cliff – Dallas
- Crowned Scholars – Dallas
- The Mint Foundation – DeSoto
- Heritage Giving Fund (Dallas Women’s Foundation) – Dallas