Black History Month, or National African American History Month, is an annual celebration of African American achievements. During this month, we celebrate every achievement — big and small. We also pay tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled to achieve full citizenship in the United States.
Below are resources to better understand and celebrate Black history.
About Black History Month:
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- History.com: Black History Milestones
- The Guardian: Black History Timeline
- Texas Historical Commission: African American History Sites in Dallas
- Texas Time Travel: African American Heritage in Texas
- Visit Dallas: African American Guide to Dallas
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Black History Month exhibits and events:
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- African American Museum of Dallas
- Freedman’s Cemetery Memorial
- Jan. 27 – Feb 6: Denton Black Film Festival
- Feb. 4 – South Dallas Cultural Center: Shades of Black Showcase
- Feb. 8, 15, 22 – South Dallas Cultural Center: Love in Black Film Series
- Feb. 17-Mar. 6 – Bishop Arts Theatre Center: The How To Be Project: Ten Plays for Racial Justice
- Feb. 18-19 – Dallas Black Dance Theatre: Cultural Awareness
- Feb. 23 – Dallas College: Black History Month Event with Ilyasah Shabazz
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Other ways to celebrate Black History Month:
Support Black-owned businesses and strengthen your supplier diversity process.
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- View resources from the DRC’s first supplier conference.
- View list of Black-owned businesses in Dallas.
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Invest in organizations serving the Black community. Check out our DRC partners: