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Black History Month

 

The NC African American Heritage Commission believe that celebrating and sharing the history heritage of African Americans goes beyond the month of February.  This February, and every month we continue our work to preserve, protect and promote North Carolina's African American history, arts, and culture for all people.

2023 Community Calendar

Looking for Black History Month events happening across the state? Take a look and join the celebration!

2023 Black History Month Read-in

Celebrate literature with the 6th Annual Black History Month Read-in!

Black History Month Playlists

What are you listening to this month? We invite you to take a listen to our curated Black History Month Playlists featuring Black artists from across North Carolina.

2023 Black History Month Tookit

Heritage Practitioners, looking for resources to share this month? Take a look!

2023 Black History Month Honorees

Celebrating leaders in the legal profession

black and white image of a male's profile - Dr. Carter G. Woodson

The Creation of Black History Month

Did you know that the celebration of Black History Month originated in the 1920s?  Take a look!

Black History Month 2023 Proclamation

Past Celebrations

2022 Celebration and Resources

See how we celebrated across the state in 2022!

2022 Honorees

Celebrating African American STEM Leaders

Black History Month NC Pioneers in Health & Wellness graphic

2021 Celebration and Resources

Photograph of Clara Adams-Ender

2021 Honorees

Honoring Black medical practitioners

Dr. Carolyn Anderson

2020 Honorees

Honoring Black educators

Zena Howard

2018 Honorees

Honoring Black cultural preservationists

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