Local organizations celebrate black history month

NAACP branch passes proclamation for Black History Month 2025
The Caldwell County Branch of the NAACP announced the passing of a proclamation declaring February 2025 as Black History Month, with a focus on the theme African Americans and Labor. Inspired by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH),
NAACP Sioux Falls chapter celebrates Black History Month. How to get involved:
For 85 years, the NAACP local chapter has promoted Black history and culture and strives to educate SD on thoughtful advocacy and awareness.
Indiana County NAACP to celebrate Black History Month with Soulful Dinner
In honor of Black History Month 2025, the Indiana County NAACP will host a Soulful Dinner, free and open to the community, from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at the
Schenectady NAACP celebrates Black history, Mohawk Giants
The Schenectady NAACP celebrated Black History Month on Saturday by honoring the Mohawk Giants, a Black baseball team that played in Schenectady until 1915.
Honoring and recognizing local educators for Black History Month
The event, which started at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the MLK Youth Career Center, featured speeches by community leaders and local educators about the significance of continuing to empower the next generation.
Reading NAACP to celebrate Black History Month with gospel concert
READING, Pa. - The Reading branch of the NAACP is celebrating Black History Month with music. The group's Gospel Jubilee Concert is being held Sunday. The event is free, but organizers say you can get more with a $45 donation. That gets you a ticket to a V.I.P. reception, priority seating and a t-shirt.
NAACP Rockford Branch hosts free Black History Month celebration
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - The 2nd annual Black History Month Celebration takes place from 3-5 p.m. Feb. 22 at the Coronado Theater. The free event begins with performances from the Yavo Drumline, singers, poets and dancers. Attendees will also learn about Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Dr. Mae Jemison and the Tuskegee Airmen.
Celebrating black history month through the 'soul'
Trump has implemented a multitude of executive orders and fired thousands of government officials all within his first month in office—moves that risk sending the economy into a tailspin. He advised Democrats to simply sit back and watch it happen.
Arkansas Black Hall of Fame celebrates Black History Month
Here's a look at the Arkansas Black Hall of Fame's Distinguished Laureate Lecture series, which highlights the stories of local community figures.
'Black history is America history': Organizations celebrate Black History Month as it comes to an end
Black History Month isn't over just yet and many are using their talent and connections to showcase history, local organizations continue to shine a light on Black history.River of Living water faith church hosted its annual black history month program featuring Barbara Shores,
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Black History Month: Buffalo Soldier Heritage Day coming up Sunday
Half of the soldiers serving at Fort Concho from 1869 to 1885 were African American. The fort will celebrate Buffalo Soldier ...
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2025 Honoring Black History Special
ABC4 and CW30 have once again partnered with the NAACP-Salt Lake Branch to present Honoring Black History, a 30-minute ...
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Mississippi has rich Black history. See Civil Rights sites, where blues music was born
Mississippi is steeped in Black history and culture, from Civil Rights sites that spurred national change to the delta -the ...
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A Night of Empowerment at the NAACP Image Awards: Kamala Harris, Dave Chappelle Wayans Family, Keke Palmer & More | WATCH
Kamala Harris took the stage at the 56th NAACP Image Awards, honoring Black resilience in front of a room full of leaders and entertainers.
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How a teen from Normal found her voice through the Black national anthem
At just 16 years old, Gabrielle "Gabby" Johnson of Normal has had the honor of singing the the Black national anthem, "Lift Every Voice and Sing," at multiple local events.
Local history-maker: Esther M. Lee
As we celebrate Black History Month, we are showcasing a local history-maker: Esther M. Lee. She was the first woman, and ...
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Dr. Derek Barber King Sr. honors Black history in sermons at Battle Creek churches
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Dr. Derek Barber King Sr., nephew of Martin Luther King Jr., was in Battle Creek Sunday. King Sr.
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10 Black leaders who helped shape Clarksville’s history against the odds
Here are 10 Black leaders who during their lifetimes helped to shape our community and deserve to be remembered for their ...