Oakland County's Blog: Black History Month Events In Oakland County

Press release from the Oakland County's Blog:

February 1, 2022

February is Black History Month! To learn more about Black history and culture, or gain awareness of the past, check out our list of events being held including musical and dance performances, interactive workshops, and more throughout the month of February in and around Oakland County.

This originally began as Negro History Week in 1926. In 1976, following the Civil Rights and Black Power movements, 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.

Listen to Oakland County Executive David Coulter share his thoughts on Black History Month in the video below.

February 3: Virtual Historical Lecture Series – Black Families of Early Birmingham at Baldwin Public Library

February 8: Black History Month – Speak Up Stand Up at Painting with a Twist

Feb. 28: Black History Month – King and Queen of Hearts Set at Painting with a Twist

February 1: Black History Month – African Maiden at Painting with a Twist

February 8: Black History Month – Ebony’s Beauty at Painting with a Twist

February 15: Black History Month – Strong at Painting with a Twist

February 15: Black History Month: I Will Be Heard – virtual program, Franklin Public Library

February 23: Biography Book Group: Josephine Baker’s Last Dance at Franklin Public Library

January 3 – February 18: Black History Essay Contest at the Pontiac Public Library

February 5: Black History Month Special at the Pontiac Public Library

January 17 – February 17: Oakland University African American Celebration Month Activities

February 10: No Justice, No Peace: The Failed Promise of Abolition – virtual program, Royal Oak Public Library

February 23: Finding Black Ancestors – virtual program, Royal Oak Public Library

Every Monday from Jan. 31 – Feb. 28: Virtual Event Series: Picture This! Amazing Black Illustrators – inspired by the Telling a People’s Story display at the Southfield Public Library

February 5: Black History Month Kick-Off Event at Southfield Pavilion

February 8: In person and virtual book discussion – Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man

February 12: Conversations and Cocktails at Southfield Pavilion

February 18: Southfield Celebrates Black History Month Movie Night at Southfield Pavilion

February 25: Southfield Celebrates Black History Month with The Secret Society of Twisted Story Tellers at Southfield Pavilion

February 26 – 27: The Black Television Pop Up: The Martin Experience

February 5: Black History 101 Museum at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library

February 5: Black History Lecture and Exhibition at the West Bloomfield Township Public Library

February 12: LOVE YOURSELF: Wellness While Black at the Orchard Mall

February 16: History of the Tuskegee Airmen: Then and Now – virtual event

February 19: Detroit Book City’s 6th Annual African- American Family Book Expo 2022

February 26: Black Expo at the Orchard Mall

Throughout the Month of February: Black History Month Events at the DIA

Throughout the Month of February: Youth Speaks, a series of Charles H. Wright Museum virtual events

Throughout the Month of February: Glimpses from “And Still We Rise,” a series of events at the Charles H. Wright Museum

February 26: On the Shoulders of Giants: Celebrating Black History Month at the Detroit Historical Museum

Throughout the Month of February: Black History Month Events at The Henry Ford Museum

Throughout the Month of February: “Month of Melanin” celebrating Black History Month

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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This press release was produced by the Oakland County's Blog. The views expressed here are the author’s own.