We’re halfway through February already, and if you’ve been missing out you still have time to celebrate Black History Month in vibrant LA! This month sets aside time, and is an ode, to the various contributions that African American people have brought to the U.S, and how we can all collectively observe and honor that.
Check out these five different Black History Month events happening around the Los Angeles and SoCal areas that blend culture and entertainment.
Black History Every Month at CAAM
February 22, 2024 at The California African American Museum
The California African American Museum (CAAM) is a year-round museum focusing on enrichment and education on the cultural heritage and history of African Americans with a focus on California and western United States.
Free admission
AAWCP Black History Month Mixer
February 25, 2024 at Water’s Edge Winery Long Beach
Join the African American Worker’s Compensation Professionals Organization as they celebrate black history month by visiting a Black-owned winery in Long Beach, CA.
Los Angeles Black History Month Festival
February 18, 2024 at Pan Pacific Park
The eighth Annual Black History Month Festival, organized by Open Arms Food Pantry and Resource Center takes place from 11am to 6pm on Sunday, February 18 at Pan Pacific Park. This year, the event is slated to highlight the Health and Wellness of the African American community while continuing to be a family-friendly event. The festival will feature an African market, live performances, concessions and discussions on topics that affect health, mental health and other issues related to the African American community.
Free admission
Hip Hop America: The Mixtape Exhibit
Until September 4th at The GRAMMY Museum
The GRAMMY Museum celebrates 50 years of hip-hop while highlighting the influencer of African American culture on the genre. The 5,000-square foot exhibit explores the world of hip-hop through exhibits on hip-hop music, dance, graffiti, fashion, business, activism, and history, providing visitors with an immersive experience that explores the last five decades of hip-hop culture and its impact on the world.
Skirball Center Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement
Until February 23 at The Skirball Cultural Centre
This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement showcases more than 150 photographs that depict the cultural change brought on by young organizers and everyday people who led a nation-changing movement.
To check out more date ideas and events happening in cities across North America, head to itsdatenight.com!
