28 WAYS TO CELEBRATE BLACK HISTORY MONTH
Since the 1970s, the month of February has been an exceptional period for the Black community as we devote 28 days – 29 if we’re lucky – to commemorate all things Black. Black History Month is celebrated across the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Germany and Netherlands, and from school systems to television networks, many organizations recognize the month by building Black history into their programming during the month of February.
Here at the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, this Black history month is particularly special because we’re celebrating our anniversary – we’re 110 years young, and we’re challenging all of our supporters to celebrate Black history a different way each day.
These are 28 ways you can celebrate Black History this month:
Support a Black business
Visit a Black History or Civil Rights Museum in your local area
Donate to a Black organization
Host a Black film marathon
Wear your hair out in its natural form to school, work or a social event
Become a member of a Black organization
Trace your family history
Spend time with a Black elder in your community
Read a book by a Black author
Cook a soul food meal
Sign up to mentor a Black child in your community
Donate to an HBCU
Attend or host a Black culture event in your community
Learn about an unsung hero of Black history
Support a Black creative (artist, poet, local musician, etc.)
Study the African Diaspora
Explore Black Music
Call out racism and prejudice in your community
Sign up to receive news from a Black organization
Contribute an essay or blog to a Black media outlet
Support the black media, black press and the NNPA
Engage in healthy conversations about Black history on social media
Learn the lyrics to Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing
Read Dr. King’s I Have a Dream Speech
Decorate your home with Black Art
Read a biography of an influential Black figure
Write a Black children’s Book
Register to vote!
