Black History Month 2024 at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights
Date and Time for this Past Event
- Sat, Feb 3, 2024 - Sun, Feb 25, 2024
Location
National Center for Civil and Human Rights
100 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd
Details
Experience Black History Month at The Center with activities and programs for the entire family. Black History Month programming is made possible by the generous support of PNC.
Special Events:
Each week we’ll offer different themes related to famous African Americans and their contributions to the world. Activities and giveaways will be held throughout the building every weekend from 12 pm to 5 pm.
Week 1: Black History
Travel through the history of African Americans in America from 1619 to 2024. Play history games and join in a scavenger hunt within our galleries for an interactive experience.
Week 2: Black Activism
Learn about the countless known and unknown activists who fought for equality in America. Make protest posters, play games, and help create a mural of a famous Civil Rights icon.
Week 3: Black Art
Can you name more than one famous African American artist? Explore the many ways that African Americans have contributed to the culture of America through art and poetry.
Week 4: Black Science
Most of us have seen the film Hidden Figures, which tells the story of NASA scientists Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughn, but do you know of any more African American scientists? Learn more about their contributions through activities and games.
