Black History Month events for students in Metro Detroit

Black History Month celebrates the contributions of the African American community, and no one does this memorial like Metro Detroit. Here are February Black History Month events in and around the Motor City for families, with a special emphasis on students.

History of Local Black Elks

There's a special exhibit at the Broome County Public Library about Binghamton's Black Elks and the national group's role in helping to unionize workers decades ago. The Black History Month display on the second floor was put together by Brenda Brown. It details how A. Phillip Randolph organized African American Pullman train porters in the 1920's. To avoid company spies and possible retribution ...

Black History Month Events at the Detroit Institute of Art

February is devoted to recognizing the accomplishments of the African American community, and downtown Detroit is the perfect place to visit for Black History Month. Here's a list of activities from the Detroit Institute of Arts, located at 5200 Woodward Ave. There are activities all through the month of February, and all of them are free with museum admission. Rates are $8 for adults, $6 for ...

Celebrate Black History Month at Harris County Public Library

This month, the Harris County Public Library will celebrate Black History Month with a slate of programs and events that is as dynamic and diverse as Texas' African American communities themselves. Programs range from live music, spoken word and film to special storytimes for the kids and crafts inspired by African and African American traditions for all ages.

Kansas Kids Ready for Kansas Day

Performances, Hands-On Activities, Demonstrations Scheduled for Kansas Day at the Kansas Museum of History on 6th Avenue near the Hollywood Theatre.