Black History Month Celebrations Across the Nation
Celebrate February in a city near you.
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Black History Month 2014 - Although Black history is constantly being made throughout the year, February is dedicated to the national focus on African-American accomplishments and Black culture. From New York to Atlanta to Oakland, take a look at how you can celebrate Black History Month in a city near you. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos from left: Hulton Archive/Getty Images, Library of Congress, Terry Disney/Getty Images)
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Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle Film Series, New York City - The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York, is hosting an American civil rights struggle film series. Beginning on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m., the museum will host two days of film screenings for The Abolitionist and the The Love Story. For more information on this and other BHM events, visit here.(Photo: National Endowment for the Humanities)
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“Unsung Changemakers,” Dallas - Local graphic designer and artist Justin Adu brings “Unsung Changemakers,” a BHM art and film exhibit, to the Dallas area. The free event will feature a cocktail hour. It all goes down at the Angelika Theater on Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit here.(Photo: Courtesy of @ArtistAdu)
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“The March,” New York City - The Arsenal Gallery brings 17 African-American artists’ work to life with “The March” exhibit. It features reflections of the struggles and victories of the civil rights movement. “The March” will run through Feb. 27. To plan your trip to the exhibition, visit here.(Photo: NYC GOV PARKS)
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Black History Month Parade, Atlanta - Celebrate the culture, heritage, history and accomplishments of African-Americans on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the largest African-American history parade in America at Atlanta’s Black History Month Parade. Enjoy marching bands, live entertainment and more. Admission is free; for more information go here.(Photo: Ariel Skelley/Getty Images)
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African-American Family Festival, Baltimore - If you are in the Baltimore area, you and your family can celebrate the works and contributions of African-American women such as Billie Holiday. Residents can also create art inspired by local female artists at the African American Festival on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit here for more information.(Photo: The Walters Art Museum)
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Black History Month Trivia Tournament, Washington, D.C. - Teens can test their Black history knowledge at one of the D.C. public libraries’ many events in honor of BMH. A trivia game features questions on music, arts, science and more and takes place on Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. To locate a library near you or to look at other BHM events at the public library, click here.(Photo: Courtesy of the DC Public Library)
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Black History Month Concert, Raleigh, North Carolina - Enjoy gospel songs as an array of Black composers such as Dr. Robert Ray, a well-known faculty member at the University of Missouri St. Louis, and Dr. James Abbington, a professor of Church Music at Emory University, conduct a mass choir on Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Edenton Street United Methodist Church. For event information, visit here. (Photo: Edenton St. United Methodist Church)
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“The Resurrection of Harriet Tubman in Escape to Freedom,” Houston - In an interactive play-like show for all ages, take a trip to the Underground Railroad and uncover the life and times of Harriet Tubman at Houston Public Library. The shows end on Feb. 19 and will be featured at libraries across the city. For dates, locations, times or to see other library-hosted events, visit here.(Photo: MPI/Getty Images)
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“Queenie Pie,” Chicago - Jazz musician Duke Ellington is known for his classic songs "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady" and "Satin Doll,” but what about his contributions to opera? The Chicago Opera Theater is highlighting Ellington’s “Queenie Pie” with a performance of the piece blended with other songs. The show starts on Feb. 15. For more information, visit here. (Photo: Gilles Petard / Redferns / Getty Images)
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