Black History Month

African American History- Whether arriving free or as slaves, African-Americans couldn’t vote or testify in court, and dealt with much discrimination, but always kept striving. Meet runaway slaves, Buffalo Soldiers, restaurant owners, deacons and gamblers.

Join us for a variety of culturally-rich Black History programs this month. We are proud to celebrate this special month with more than 50 free programs for children, teens, adults, and families throughout February. Visit our Events page to find educational and entertaining cultural programs that include storytelling, book discussions, music and dance, films, crafts, lectures about...

Inspired by the Black Family Reunion Celebration that occurs annually in Washington, D.C., the Crocker celebrates Black History Month with a spectacular showcase of the art, culture, history and traditions of the African Diaspora. African and African American history come alive at this vibrant festival which will feature storytelling by Asheba, choir performances by the Vukani...

During Black History Month 2013, the Sacramento Area Black Caucus (SABC) and The Black Group (tbg) will present old school afternoons at the movies, complete with popcorn and peanuts. During this time, SABC & TBG will pay tribute to our culture with a line-up of movie entertainment created by black directors and featuring black...

Black History Month Artistic Celebration: 3 Kings Live Music, Live Art, and Poetry February 16th, 2013

Since 1976, Black History Month has been the month where African-Americans commemorate the hardships and struggles that have brought them to today.

Here in this morning's Good Day Sacramento piece on Black History Month, Tyehimba Kokayi, his son Osayande and a third person (Lion's Den Entertainment) play in the background as Good Day Sacramento's Courtney Dempsey tours the art exhibit at 40 Acres ...

February is African American History Month (aka Black History Month). This year's theme is "Black Women in American Culture and History," honoring the many roles they've played in the development of the nation. Sacramento will celebrate the month with a...

February is Black History Month, which has its roots in Negro History Week, founded in 1926 by Harvard-educated Carter G. Woodson. It's a time for Americans to remember the struggles, accomplishments and contributions of African Americans. I...