Black History Month Celebrations Across the Nation

Celebrate February in a city near you.

Black History Month 2014 -  Although Black history is constantly being made throughout the year, February is dedicated to the national focus on African-American accomplishments and Black culture. From New York to Atlanta to Oakland, take a look at how you can celebrate Black History Month in a city near you. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos from left: Hulton Archive/Getty Images, Library of Congress, Terry Disney/Getty Images)

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Black History Month 2014 -  Although Black history is constantly being made throughout the year, February is dedicated to the national focus on African-American accomplishments and Black culture. From New York to Atlanta to Oakland, take a look at how you can celebrate Black History Month in a city near you. — Dominique Zonyéé (@DominiqueZonyee)(Photos from left: Hulton Archive/Getty Images, Library of Congress, Terry Disney/Getty Images)

Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle Film Series, New York City - The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York, is hosting an American civil rights struggle film series. Beginning on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m., the museum will host two days of film screenings for The Abolitionist and the The Love Story. For more information on this and other BHM events, visit here.(Photo: National Endowment for the Humanities)

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Created Equal: America's Civil Rights Struggle Film Series, New York City - The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture in Harlem, New York, is hosting an American civil rights struggle film series. Beginning on Feb. 13 at 10 a.m., the museum will host two days of film screenings for The Abolitionist and the The Love Story. For more information on this and other BHM events, visit here.(Photo: National Endowment for the Humanities)

“Unsung Changemakers,” Dallas - Local graphic designer and artist Justin Adu brings “Unsung Changemakers,” a BHM art and film exhibit, to the Dallas area. The free event will feature a cocktail hour. It all goes down at the Angelika Theater on Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit here.(Photo: Courtesy of @ArtistAdu)

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“Unsung Changemakers,” Dallas - Local graphic designer and artist Justin Adu brings “Unsung Changemakers,” a BHM art and film exhibit, to the Dallas area. The free event will feature a cocktail hour. It all goes down at the Angelika Theater on Feb. 27 from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, visit here.(Photo: Courtesy of @ArtistAdu)

“The March,” New York City - The Arsenal Gallery brings 17 African-American artists’ work to life with “The March” exhibit. It features reflections of the struggles and victories of the civil rights movement. “The March” will run through Feb. 27. To plan your trip to the exhibition, visit here.(Photo: NYC GOV PARKS)

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“The March,” New York City - The Arsenal Gallery brings 17 African-American artists’ work to life with “The March” exhibit. It features reflections of the struggles and victories of the civil rights movement. “The March” will run through Feb. 27. To plan your trip to the exhibition, visit here.(Photo: NYC GOV PARKS)

Happy Independence Day! - From parades to fireworks, Independence Day is marked with celebration. Americans collectively reflect on 238 years of American history and where we as a nation are headed next. Before you fire up the barbecue and bring out the fireworks, read on for a fun round-up of facts about the Fourth of July from the U.S. Census Bureau. — Britt Middleton (Photo: Ariel Skelley/Getty Images)

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Black History Month Parade, Atlanta - Celebrate the culture, heritage, history and accomplishments of African-Americans on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the largest African-American history parade in America at Atlanta’s Black History Month Parade. Enjoy marching bands, live entertainment and more. Admission is free; for more information go here.(Photo: Ariel Skelley/Getty Images)

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African-American Family Festival, Baltimore  - If you are in the Baltimore area, you and your family can celebrate the works and contributions of African-American women such as Billie Holiday. Residents can also create art inspired by local female artists at the African American Festival on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit here for more information.(Photo: The Walters Art Museum)

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African-American Family Festival, Baltimore  - If you are in the Baltimore area, you and your family can celebrate the works and contributions of African-American women such as Billie Holiday. Residents can also create art inspired by local female artists at the African American Festival on Feb. 22 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visit here for more information.(Photo: The Walters Art Museum)

Black History Month Trivia Tournament, Washington, D.C. - Teens can test their Black history knowledge at one of the D.C. public libraries’ many events in honor of BMH. A trivia game features questions on music, arts, science and more and takes place on Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. To locate a library near you or to look at other BHM events at the public library, click here.(Photo: Courtesy of the DC Public Library)

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Black History Month Trivia Tournament, Washington, D.C. - Teens can test their Black history knowledge at one of the D.C. public libraries’ many events in honor of BMH. A trivia game features questions on music, arts, science and more and takes place on Feb. 6 at 4 p.m. To locate a library near you or to look at other BHM events at the public library, click here.(Photo: Courtesy of the DC Public Library)

Black History Month Concert, Raleigh, North Carolina - Enjoy gospel songs as an array of Black composers such as Dr. Robert Ray, a well-known faculty member at the University of Missouri St. Louis, and Dr. James Abbington, a professor of Church Music at Emory University, conduct a mass choir on Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Edenton Street United Methodist Church. For event information, visit here. (Photo: Edenton St. United Methodist Church)

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Black History Month Concert, Raleigh, North Carolina - Enjoy gospel songs as an array of Black composers such as Dr. Robert Ray, a well-known faculty member at the University of Missouri St. Louis, and Dr. James Abbington, a professor of Church Music at Emory University, conduct a mass choir on Feb. 23 at 4 p.m. at the Edenton Street United Methodist Church. For event information, visit here. (Photo: Edenton St. United Methodist Church)

“The Resurrection of Harriet Tubman in Escape to Freedom,” Houston - In an interactive play-like show for all ages, take a trip to the Underground Railroad and uncover the life and times of Harriet Tubman at Houston Public Library. The shows end on Feb. 19 and will be featured at libraries across the city. For dates, locations, times or to see other library-hosted events, visit here.(Photo: MPI/Getty Images)

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“The Resurrection of Harriet Tubman in Escape to Freedom,” Houston - In an interactive play-like show for all ages, take a trip to the Underground Railroad and uncover the life and times of Harriet Tubman at Houston Public Library. The shows end on Feb. 19 and will be featured at libraries across the city. For dates, locations, times or to see other library-hosted events, visit here.(Photo: MPI/Getty Images)

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“Queenie Pie,” Chicago - Jazz musician Duke Ellington is known for his classic songs "Mood Indigo," "Sophisticated Lady" and "Satin Doll,” but what about his contributions to opera? The Chicago Opera Theater is highlighting Ellington’s “Queenie Pie” with a performance of the piece blended with other songs. The show starts on Feb. 15. For more information, visit here. (Photo: Gilles Petard / Redferns / Getty Images)

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Black History Month Film Festival, Chicago - Kicking off on Feb. 5, the Chicago Urban League is hosting the Black History Month Film Festival to bring awareness to Chi-Town’s film industry. The films will be succeeded by conversations and discussions on topics including colorism, violence, effects of poverty and Black students. For a list of dates and times, visit here.(Photo: Chicago Urban League)

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Black History Month Film Festival, Chicago - Kicking off on Feb. 5, the Chicago Urban League is hosting the Black History Month Film Festival to bring awareness to Chi-Town’s film industry. The films will be succeeded by conversations and discussions on topics including colorism, violence, effects of poverty and Black students. For a list of dates and times, visit here.(Photo: Chicago Urban League)

More Black American Children Being Adopted Overseas - Over the past decade, there has been an increase in the amount of American children being adopted overseas and almost all of them have been Black, according to adoption attorneys. Parents who give up their children to live abroad say they feel their kids will face less racism and discrimination in another country. (Photo: Ann Marie Kurtz/Getty Images)

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Saturday Black History Month Children's Fun, Detroit - Every Saturday through Feb. 22 the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History is hosting a day of interactive fun featuring games and performances to celebrate BHM with your little one. To find out event times and museum costs, visit here.(Photo: Ann Marie Kurtz/Getty Images)

Henry Louis Gates, Many Rivers to Cross Premieres - Henry Louis Gates’ latest PBS documentary, African-Americans: Many Rivers to Cross, premiered Tuesday. It is a six-hour special that traces 500 years of African-American life and leads with an account of Blacks' arrival to the New World that is about a century earlier than what is usually reported in textbooks. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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“Finding Your Roots," Detroit - Dr. Henry Louis Gates Jr., from the PBS Finding Your Roots documentary and editor of The Root, will host the 33rd annual “Finding Your Roots” Black History Month Celebration with actress/comedian Sherri Shepard. The event takes place on Feb. 21 and will feature dancing, dinner and more. For tickets, click here. (Photo: Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)

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Black Family History Day, Oakland - Uncover your family tree with the African American Genealogical Society of Northern California (AAGSNC) on Feb. 16 from 1 p.m. -5 p.m. at the Oakland Family Search Library. Explore Black History through the preservation of African-American genealogical materials and learn about history from your ancestor’s perspective. For information on how to attend, visit here.(Photo: daniel rodriguez/GettyImages)

“Then and Now,” Los Angeles - Compton, California’s first female mayor, Aja Brown, 31, will visit the Contemporary African American Museum on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. for the Carter G. Woodson African American History series, featuring a discussion. The mayor will discuss how previous leaders informed her politics as well as her public service goals. To RSVP for the event, call (213) 744-2024.(Photo: California African American Museum)

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“Then and Now,” Los Angeles - Compton, California’s first female mayor, Aja Brown, 31, will visit the Contemporary African American Museum on Feb. 9 at 2 p.m. for the Carter G. Woodson African American History series, featuring a discussion. The mayor will discuss how previous leaders informed her politics as well as her public service goals. To RSVP for the event, call (213) 744-2024.(Photo: California African American Museum)

 “The Black Miami,” Miami - Miami Dade District 3 Commissioner Audrey Edmonson will host the celebration and screening of “The Black Miami” documentary at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Complex on Feb. 6 at 7:15 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit here.(Photo: Miami-Dade County United States Gov)

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 “The Black Miami,” Miami - Miami Dade District 3 Commissioner Audrey Edmonson will host the celebration and screening of “The Black Miami” documentary at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater Complex on Feb. 6 at 7:15 p.m. For tickets and more information, visit here.(Photo: Miami-Dade County United States Gov)