February is Black History Month! This month originally began as Negro History Week in 1926. In 1976, following the Civil Rights movement, the weekly observance transformed into a month-long celebration. Since then, every U.S. president has issued a proclamation honoring the spirit of Black History Month.
Last updated: 2/1/2023
BIRMINGHAM
Feb. 7: Virtual event: “March” by John Lewis hosted by the Baldwin Public Library
Feb. 9: Virtual event: Birmingham Museum Series: Oakland County’s Early Abolitionists and the Local Underground Railroad Network hosted by the Baldwin Public Library
Feb. 27: Virtual event: Detroit and the Underground Railroad hosted by the Baldwin Public Library
Feb. 28: Virtual event: The Fire of Frederick Douglass hosted by the Baldwin Public Library
BERKLEY
Feb. 9: African-Americans and Jewish Americans: Their Historic Social and Political Bond
FARMINGTON
Feb. 2: Black History Month – Beauty in Color at Painting with a Twist
Feb. 9: A Taste of Heritage, History and Hope – Black History Month Lunch Buffet
Feb. 22: Black History Month – Strong at Painting with a Twist
Feb. 26: Black History Month – I am Everything at Painting with a Twist
FERNDALE
Feb. 1: Black History Month – Strong at Painting with a Twist
Feb. 7: Black History Month – Ebony’s Beauty at Painting with a Twist
Feb. 19: Black History Month – Phenomenal Woman I am at Painting with a Twist
Feb. 25: Black History Month – Ruby with a Heart at Painting with a Twist
Feb. 27: Black History Month – Our Story at Painting with a Twist
FRANKLIN
Feb. 16: Myth of the Model City at the Franklin Public Library
Feb. 22: Biography Book Group: Queen Bess: Daredevil Aviator By Doris L. Rich at the Franklin Public Library
Novi
Feb. 22: Midnight: Detroit and the Underground Railroad at the Novi Public Library
PONTIAC
Feb. 18: Black History Month Celebration at Pontiac Public Library
ROCHESTER
Feb. 1-16: Oakland University African American Celebration Month Events
ROYAL OAK
Feb. 9: Virtual program: Superbowl and Black History at Royal Oak Public Library
SOUTHFIELD
Now through Mar. 2: Black History Month posters hung throughout Southfield Public Library
Feb. 1: The Jersey – local author – adults at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 1: Urban Fiction Book Club – adults at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 1-28: Black History Mysteries at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 4: Southfield Celebrates Black History Month Kick-off Event at Southfield Pavilion
Feb. 8: Wrapped in Love: A headwrap party and demonstration – all ages at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 11: Conversations & Cocktails at Southfield Pavilion
Feb. 12: Southfield Celebrates Black History Month Movie Night at Southfield Pavilion
Feb. 14: Creecy Book Club – We Are Not Like Them – adults at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 16: Sci-Fi & Fantasy Fanatics Book Club – The City We Became – adults at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 17: The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers at Southfield Pavilion
Feb. 22: African American Patriot Soldiers of the American Revolution: Who They Are and How to Find Yours – adults at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 23: Rhyme & Rhythm with Madelyn Porter – children at Southfield Public Library
Feb. 26: 25 Colorful Black Women, A Coloring Event by Naturally ILLustrated – all ages at Southfield Public Library
WEST BLOOMFIELD
Feb. 25: 2023 Black Expo at Orchard Mall
DETROIT
Feb. 4: A Day of Black History Month Events at the DIA
All of Feb.: Black History Month Exhibitions and Programs at the Charles H. Wright Museum
Feb. 25: On the Shoulders of Giants: Celebrating Black History Month at the Detroit Historical Museum
All of Feb.: Black History Month Events at The Henry Ford Museum
VIRTUAL
Feb. 1: National Museum of African American History & Culture Livestream Tour
Feb. 7: UMOJA Unity: African American African Motherland Pathways to Understanding
Feb. 8: The National African American Read-In hosted by Oakland Community College
Feb. 23: African American Mental Health 101
Feb. 25: National Museum of African American History & Culture Livestream Tour
Black history should be celebrated and acknowledged year-round. Let us know about events happening in or around the Oakland County area where learning, exploration, or celebrations of Black culture are taking place in February and beyond by contacting us at socialmedia@oakgov.com or leaving a comment below.
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