Black History

The American Black Film Festival is rocking Miami this weekend with a celebration of Black creators in the film and TV industry. Regular ticket prices are $15.46-up. But there are also some closing events on Sunday that are free and open to the public. Space is limited, so be sure to save your spot on eventbrite …

The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority will once again present “Black Art Matters,” a showcase of talented Black artists amplifying their voices in the community to celebrate African American culture during Black History Month. This free series features live performances in Downtown West Palm Beach every Thursday in the month of February. When: Every Thursday in …

The public is invited to celebrate Black History Month with Doretha Hair Truesdell, widow of Highwaymen artist Alfred Hair. Attendees can learn about the Highwaymen and their impact on folk art, presented by the Historical Society of  Palm Beach County. What: Black History presentation about folk artists known as the Highwaymen. When: Thursday, Feb. 27, …

If dance is your thing, or you are eager to learn, whether it’s ballet, modern, jazz, African or hip-hop, you will be MOVED by this staggering array of professionals willing to share their moves. What: MOVED 1-day Dance Festival & Concert When: Saturday, Feb. 22, from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Where: Kravis Center for …

The Lawn at CityPlace will once again be the gathering place for a free evening of celebration to honor the history, culture and contributions of African Diasporic communities through art, music, and interactive experiences. What: Black History Month Celebration When: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, from 5 to 10 p.m. Where: The Lawn at CityPlace, 700 …

Heroes In My House is being performed by the players at Fantasy Theatre Factory to highlight an important journey through black history for young audiences. Showtime: Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, at 11:30 a.m., Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW 7th Ave., Miami. Get tickets HERE. Use code HeroesBogo25 at checkout for buy-one, get-one free offer, normally $5 …

“Never Drop the Ball” is a documentary by WLRN Public Television that explores the journey of Black baseball players and what they went through during six decades of being outside of Major League Baseball until smashing the color barrier in 1947 with Jackie Robinson at the helm.  The film is being presented to interested audiences …

February is Black History Month and there are free and cheap festivities honoring the achievements of African-Americans throughout South Florida in 2025. Here are some of the many celebrations of Black History Month in Miami-Dade. Achievements of African Americans are also being celebrated with Black History Month events in Broward and Black History Month events …

Music, games, food trucks, vendors, activities for kids, karaoke, Black trivia, and prizes … that’s what’s in store for those attending the Black History Celebration in the Park.  When: Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Where: Losner Park, 18 N. Krome Ave., Homestead For more details, visit this page on Eventbrite …

In the early 1940s, a small Brownstown apartment in Harlem served as a salon for artists like Dizzie Gillespie, Billie Holliday and Thelonious Monk. Soon to be household names of jazz, these young artists made a nightly pilgrimage to the living room of pianist Mary Lou Williams.  Led by Mary Lou, a new generation of …

Groove to the rhythms of reggae, Afro beats and dancehall at the AfroCarib Festival in Miramar The festival featuring live performances in 2024 is 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, February 17, with regular tickets prices of $20 to $150. You can get a 2-for-1 ticket deal if you purchase your tickets by February 8 …