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Black History Month is a time for us all to celebrate African-American culture, heritage and history. To commemorate Central Ohio black history celebrations during February 2024, the City of Columbus Department of Neighborhoods presents the “BLACK HISTORY IS ABOUT ALL OF US!” community calendar of events.

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2024 Black History Month Community Calendar

Black History is About All of US!

03 Feb
03 Feb

The History of Black Firefighters in Columbus

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Karl Road Branch Library
05 Feb
05 Feb

Near Eastside Heritage Day In Honor of Black History Month

10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
06 Feb
06 Feb
06 Feb
06 Feb

An Evening with Misty Copeland, The New Albany Lecture Series

7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Jeanne B. McCoy Community Center for the Arts
08 Feb
08 Feb

Nat King Cole & Friends feat. Kenny Washington

7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Southern Theater
10 Feb
10 Feb

STEMulating Saturday: Black Brilliance in STEAM

10:00 am - 1:00 pm
African American & African Studies Community Extension Center
10 Feb
10 Feb
10 Feb
10 Feb

In Retrospect The Life Of Paul Robeson Fundraiser Concert

11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Ohio History Connection
10 Feb
10 Feb

In Retrospect The Life Of Paul Robeson Fundraiser Concert

2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Ohio History Connection
13 Feb
13 Feb

Underground Railroad in Central Ohio

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Ohio Statehouse Museum Education Center
17 Feb
17 Feb

Aminah Day 2024

8:30 am - 4:00 pm
The King Arts Complex
17 Feb
17 Feb

The Tea Room featuring Black Woman Rise Poetry Collective

11:00 am - 1:30 pm
Ohio History Connection
19 Feb
19 Feb

The History of Black Firefighters in Columbus

1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Martin Luther King Branch
20 Feb
20 Feb

Malcolm X Film Screening

6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Drexel Theater
23 Feb
23 Feb

2024 UNCF Mayor’s Luncheon

11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Greater Columbus Convention Center
24 Feb
24 Feb

The Underground Railroad in Ohio

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Ohio History Connection
29 Feb
29 Feb

A Walk Down “Black History” Lane

9:00 am - 3:00 pm
Woodcrest Elementary
Columbus Black History Month

Black History is All About US!

Celebrate the diversity within the African-American experience through events that explore the realms of art, music, literature, activism, and more. Our “BLACK HISTORY IS ABOUT ALL OF US!” Community Calendar is a platform to amplify voices, foster understanding, and promote unity as we collectively acknowledge and appreciate the invaluable impact of the Black community on society.