Black History Month

To celebrate Black History Month, the City will host many events.

About this event

Musicians performing outdoors

 

February is Black History Month

The City of Minneapolis will observe Black History Month (BHM) throughout February 2024. We will host events with our partners at Hennepin County and Hennepin County Library.

The national theme for Black History Month is “African Americans & the Arts.”

To celebrate, we'll have events that feature local:

  • Artists
  • Creatives
  • Pioneers

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Event details

Black Music and the Arts – The Minneapolis Sound

We hosted a panel talk to explore the history of Black contributions to music. The panel focused on the “Minneapolis Sound.”

Date

Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024

Time of event

12 p.m. (noon) - 1:30 p.m.

This event has ended.

Location 

Public Service Building
Conference Room 100.
505 Fourth Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415

Black & Belonging

This is a community discussion around belonging to a collective. We talked about creating welcoming spaces where we all belong.

Date

Wednesday, Feb. 14 2024

Time of event

12 p.m. (noon) - 1:30 p.m.

This event has ended.

Location 

Public Service Building
Conference Room 100.
505 Fourth Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415

History Makers at Home

The Civil Rights Department recognizes leaders in:

  • Business
  • Criminal justice
  • Education
  • Economic development
  • Health
  • Housing and government

 

Date

Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024

Time of event

11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

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Location 

Capri Theater
2027 W. Broadway Ave. 
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Rock your Crown

The State of Minnesota signed the Crown Act into law. At this event, we'll celebrate the history of Black hair and the art of styling it.

Date

Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024

Time of event

12 p.m. (noon). - 1:30 p.m.

Location 

Public Service Building
Conference Room 100.
505 Fourth Ave. S.
Minneapolis, MN 55415