More than a century after W.E.B. Du Bois presented photographs and data charts documenting Black American life at the 1900 Paris Exposition, his vision has found a new home in Atlanta’s West End, at the African Diaspora Art Museum of Atlanta, known as ADAMA.
As we bring Black History Month to a close here’s a look at some historic Birmingham milestones since the city’s founding.
In 1917, A. Philip Randolph and Chandler Owen launched The Messenger, a pro-labor, anti-war magazine that connected racism to exploitation and demanded justice for Black workers. Two years later, the federal government responded with tactics of targeted censorship—surveillance, harassment and threats of prosecution—and branded a small Black labor magazine “the most dangerous” publication in the country simply for encouraging Black workers to organize.
By Dr. Benjamin F. Chavis, Jr. Throughout Black History and Women’s History months this year we have emphasized that one of the best ways to
The morning of Feb. 24 felt more like a festival than a school day. Curran Middle School threw open its doors to celebrate Black History Month with a program that was part showcase, part history lesson, and entirely community-built. Under the theme “Celebrating 100 Years of Black History,” students, teachers, and local organizations filled the campus with performances, cultural activities, and a shared sense of purpose that extended well beyond the classroom.
The rhythm of West African drums echoed through Bakersfield College’s Renegade Event Center as students, faculty, and community members gathered for the eighth annual Black History Month celebration hosted by Umoja Community.
The City of Hawthorne held its annual Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 28, 2025. This was the last day of events throughout the city, state, and nation.
El Camino Community College celebrated Black History Month with a series of engaging and educational events throughout February. The activities were held February 3- 27, 2025, at various locations on campus.
facebooktwitterinstagram The event was a reminder that Black people have always been strong, creative, resilient, organizers, and protestors. By Paula Lynn Parks Umoja
“One of the reasons why I am president today is because of the Black vote,” Trump told African Americans celebrating Black History Month at the White House. There was a resounding response of “We love you” and “Thank you” from the exuberant crowd.
facebooktwitterinstagram In celebration of Black History Month, the California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CBCC) recognized 16 honorees at
Umoja’s Black History Month Conference engaged the audience with insights on current issues and with African beats. More than one hundred students and community members participated in this seventh annual event on the Bakersfield College campus.
Rain couldn’t dampen the resolve or the spirit of guests attending events at Los Angeles City Hall on Friday, February 7, 2025.
It is official, the Trump Administration is hosting its White House Black History Month Celebration this Wednesday. This gathering of Black officials and others happens in the midst of the Trump administration’s anti-DEI and anti-woke efforts.
BC’s Umoja Community Program hosted the Zuzu Acrobats from Tanzania as its final Black History Month event. The dance troupe showed off gravity-defying stunts such as chair balance and the human pyramid – all to East African beats. All members of the troupe have graduated from the internationally known Baba Watoto School for the Performing Arts. Artistic director/acrobat/percussionist Matiga Koba also taught the audience of students, faculty, staff, and community members Swahili words: “Jambo” is hello. Everyone, from children to elders, was amazed by what they saw.
The City of Inglewood, aka, The City of Champions and The City Where Legends are Made, presented the 2nd Annual Black History Celebration and Family Festival. The family-friendly festival featured national and local artists, Saturday, February 24, 2024, 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., Downtown on Market Street (from Regent Street to Hillcrest Boulevard).
The narrative of Black history is not only essential for commemorating the resilience, achievements, and invaluable contributions of Black individuals across generations but also serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing quest for equality and justice. On the afternoon of February 24th, 2024, book lovers and history enthusiasts gathered at Kern County Library’s Local History Room at 701 Truxtun Ave. This assembly was convened to receive a firsthand account of the life of historical figure, Arthur “Art” Williams, as recounted by his youngest brother, Dr. Audie Williams.
Newly elected Vice President of Northern Texas PGA Section is first Black Officer of the Section
facebooktwitterinstagram The Black Panthers, a civil rights group, understood this all too well. In the late 1960s, they called upon the American people to take
The California Legislative Black Caucus (CLBC) and the California Black Chamber of Commerce (CALBCC) celebrated Black-owned businesses from across the state at its 2024 Legislative Business Brunch, held at the Citizen Hotel in Sacramento on Feb. 12.
