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!
