Black History Month 2022 Events

Black History Month celebrates the many achievements and contributions made by African Americans to our economic, cultural, spiritual, and political development. Also known as African American History Month, the event grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month. Other countries around the world, including Canada and the United Kingdom, also devote a month to celebrating Black history.

February 5th:

9th Annual AfricStyle Black History Fashion Show

In the Blue Moon Ballroom, 554 Meeting Street West Columbia, SC 29169

Display of the African culture through fashion and food. There will be appearances by other cultures like China, Puerto Rico, etc. VIP guest get to taste African Cuisines and get swag bags. We are looking for sponsors, vendors and volunteers. www.myafricstyleinitiatives.com

Wellness for the Culture Festival

The Landing Event Center, 1832 Airport Blvd. Cayce, SC

Family festival to celebrate black history month!

African Dance

D9 step teams

Food Trucks

Vendors

Yoga

Face painting

And activities for the kids

February 20th:

Black History Celebration and Poetry Slam at The Radio Room

On February 20th at 7:30, Wits End Poetry will host its annual Say What Black History Month Slam at the Radio Room in Greenville, SC at 110 Poinsett Hwy! The hottest spoken words acts from across the region come together for this socially distanced special event to celebrate Black History Month - Slam style! Host Moody Black. Only 40 tickets will be available!

A short open mic will be available for the audience to sign-up to share one poem. If you wish to share a poem please arrive by 7:15.

THESE TICKETS ARE FOR AUDIENCE/OPEN MIC ONLY. Regional and local poets please see the blog to sign-up on the blog. https://witsendpoetry.blogspot.com/

February 26th:

2022 BLACK HISTORY CELEBRATION

Myrtle Beach’s Neighborhood Services Department and community members invite the public to celebrate the 14th anniversary of the Historic Myrtle Beach Colored School Museum and Education Center during the Annual Black History Gala. This year’s event is set for 5:30 p.m., Saturday, February 26, at the Mary C. Canty Recreation Center, 971 Canal Street.

The gala is free to attend, but seating is limited! The ticket will become available the last week in January.

Art 2 The T presents “Luv Your Blackness” Paint and Sip

For those of you that missed our first Art 2 The T, You don’t want to miss this one! Commemorating Black History Month “Luv Your Blackness” is the name of the piece. Join us for art, wine, good music, and positive vibes!

Event will be held at the Imani School Of Dance LLC, 400 South Main Street suite110J

Mauldin, SC 29662 on Sat Feb 26 2022 from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm