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Things to do in NYC to celebrate Black History Month

On February 3, 2026, a roundup highlighted 1 programming event at The Senate on Feb. 13 and films shown Feb. 5 through March 1 to celebrate Black History Month.
One hundred years after the first national observance, historian Carter G. Woodson began Negro History Week in February to honor Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass's birthdays, expanding over about 50 years into Black History Month.
Photography and archives take center stage with Richard Samuel Roberts, whose archive of more than 3,000 glass negatives is on display, while Demola performs at The Senate on Feb. 13.
Participatory offerings invite public preservation, such as Loganberry Books' transcribe‑a‑thon on Feb. 14, and access is expanded through USC Center for Civil Rights History and Research’s documentary and Soda City Certified app.
Museums are pairing exhibits with social nights like the MIX party and citywide offerings, while music venues dedicate month-long features closing with Music at Main on Feb. 28 at Cleveland Public Library.

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Fresno Unified students celebrate Black History Month

February is Black History Month, and students in Fresno Unified celebrated with a tribute to "heroes" in history featuring cultural performances.

22 hours ago·Fresno, United States

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Cleveland

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How to celebrate Black History Month 2026 in Cleveland

CLEVELAND, Ohio — Black History Month in The Land doesn’t arrive quietly. In 2026, invitations stretch long across the city, with institutions large and small programming February not as a box to check, but as a living, local story still being written.

1 day ago·Cleveland, United States

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Salem News

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Salem celebrates Black History Month

SALEM — Local officials and residents gathered in the City Council Chambers at City Hall Monday afternoon to kick off the start of Black History Month programs in Salem. The gathering, which included a display of the African American Heritage…

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Hawaii News Now

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Honolulu celebrates Black History Month

A ceremony at the University of Hawaii at Manoa recognized the lasting contributions, perseverance, and leadership of Black Americans in Hawaii and across the nation.

2 days ago·Honolulu, United States

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The Post and Courier

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14 ways to celebrate 100 years of Black History Month in Columbia

This month, check out an exhibit of historical photography at the Columbia Museum of Art, learn about foodways in South Carolina or catch a renowned Civil Rights activist at the Koger Center.

2 days ago·Charleston, United States

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Things to do in NYC to celebrate Black History Month

NEW YORK (PIX11) – Black History Month is being celebrated all February long with free access to historical sites and programs around New York City. Mayor Zohran Mamdani kicked off the month-long celebration in Corona at the Louis Armstrong House and museum on Sunday. The historical site celebrates the sound, life and legacy of the [...]

2 days ago·New York, United States

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