From panel discussions and exhibits to film screenings and much more, hereβs a look at what organizations and institutions across the metro Detroit area are doing this year to celebrate Black History Month 2024.
The Satin Doll Revue
Unlimited Sky Productions and The Preservation of Jazz presents this jazz show in celebration of Black History Month.ΜύAt the center of the show is a performance by jazz artist Sky Covingtonβs Satin Doll Review. The evening promises βsoulful melodies, timeless classics, and a tribute to the rich cultural legacy of Black icons.ΜύFeb. 12. Arethaβs Jazz Cafe, ; .Μύ
The Henry Ford
The Dearborn museum is presenting many exhibits you can visit during Black History Month. Locals can stop by the museum to see theΜύexhibit, βTo Establish the Rule of Justice:β 60 Years of the 1964 Civil Rights Act,Μύwhich explores the Civil Rights Act and how it changed the course of the country.ΜύThe Rosa Parks Bus will also be on display in the With Liberty and Justice for All exhibit for guests to learn how important she was for the Civil Rights movement. Plus, curator discussions, music and dance performances, a screening ofΜύThe Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks,Μύguided tours, and much more.ΜύThe Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation; ; .
Kahil ElβZabarβs Ethnic Heritage Ensemble
The jazz ensemble heads out on their 50th annual February North American tour in support of their upcoming album,ΜύOpen Me, A HigherΜύConsciousness ofΜύSound and Spirit,Μύjust in time for Black History Month.ΜύThe show makes a stop in the Motor City on Feb. 17.ΜύNβNamdi Center for Contemporary Art, ; .Μύ
Southfield Parks & Recreation
Gather at the Southfield Pavilion on Feb. 3 for the Southfield Parks & Recreation Departmentβs free Black History Month kick-off event, which features dance performances, a head wrap demonstration, music spun by DJ Deezy D, and more. The Black History 101 Mobile Museum and a Black-owned Business Marketplace, will also be on site. The department will also host a Conversation & Cocktails event on Feb. 10 with musical and spoken word performances, along with a free movie night on Feb. 16. Thee will also be a Black History Month luncheon on Feb 15, performances by The Secret Society of Twisted Storytellers on Feb. 23, and the Walk Through History display. Ticket fees apply for some events. City of Southfield Parks and Recreation, ; .
Detroit Book City
This year, Detroit Book City is celebrating Black History Month with two special events. The first is the Black History Book Fair on Feb. 3, featuring some of your favorite Black authors at Party with a Tee in Wayne. The 8th Annual African American Family Book Expo falls on Feb. 17 and offers the chance to purchase autographed books by Black independent authors from across the country while celebrating Black History Month. Admission is free with an . Detroit Book City, ; .
TechTown Detroit
TheΜύBlack Business Reunion: Uniting theΜύCommunity forΜύProsperityconference will celebrate the legacy of both veteran and up-and-coming Black-owned businesses. The event will feature two panels:ΜύThe Eldersβ Corner,Μύwhich features some of the areaβs most successful business owners who will share their top tips, ²Ή²Τ»εΜύThe Younginsβ Show-and-Tell,Μύwhich showcases emerging entrepreneurs.ΜύFeb. 22. Wayne State University Industry Innovation Center, ; .Μύ
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
The Wright Museumβs 22,000-square-foot space features over 20 galleries including the And Still We RiseΜύexhibit. This exhibit starts in ancient Africa and covers all the way to the Civil Rights movement and beyond. Visitors will be able to see what living conditions were like back in those times and see stories that will touch the soul. The museum will also host special events that center around Black history throughout the month including a book talk and celebration for Ibram X. Kendi, film screenings, and conversation sessions with Benjamin Crump and Nikki Giovanni.ΜύThe Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, ; .
University of Detroit Mercy
The University of Detroit Mercy is presenting a number of Black History Month events including Black history trivia and Jeopardy, book discussions on titles likeΜύBy Hands Now Known: Jim Crowβs Legal Executioners ²Ή²Τ»εΜύMaster, Slave, Husband, Wife: An Epic Journey from Slavery to Freedom,Μύalong with panel discussions, special Black History Month basketball games, tours of Motown Museum, workshops, and so much more.ΜύUniversity of Detroit Mercy, ; .
Emagine Entertainment
In celebration of Black History Month, select Emagine theaters will screen four African American-influenced films includingΜύDo the Right ThingΜύ(R) Feb. 2-8,ΜύMoβ Better Blues (R)ΜύFeb. 9-15,ΜύStraightΜύOutta ComptonΜύ(R) Feb. 16-22, ²Ή²Τ»εΜύAmerican GangsterΜύ(R) Feb. 23-29. Ticket fees apply.ΜύVisit website for locations; .Μύ
Ann Arbor District Library
The Ann Arbor District Library has a Black Lives Matter Mural on the south side of Library Lane. Eight artists worked for nearly a year on the piece to show what βBlack Lives Matterβ means to them individually. They also have many more resources regarding Black Lives Matter on their website. Ann Arbor District Library Downtown Branch, ; .
Oakland Community College
Tastebuds will be tingling at Oakland Community Collegeβs A Taste of Heritage, History, & Hope β Black History Month Lunch Buffet. On Feb. 1, the Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice Office are joining forces with the Culinary Studies Institute to make authentic dishes in honor of Black History Month. The cost is $15 and you need to register before the event. Oakland Community College, Building J, ; .
This post has been updated for 2024.Μύ
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