Black History Month is a time to honor African Americans’ achievements, culture, and contributions. Palm Beach County is celebrating this month with various events, including educational lectures, cultural festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, live performances, and business networking opportunities.

Check out the full list of events happening throughout the community and join the celebration!

February 1, 2025

Legacy in Motion: A Multigenerational Celebration of Black Excellence

📍 Location: Rohi’s Readery, 630 7th St., West Palm Beach, FL
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 1, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
📋 Details: A full-day cultural festival featuring storytelling, music, dance, yoga, cooking, gardening, vendors, and panel discussions.
🔗 More Info: Black Chamber PBC

February 2, 2025

Anthony Brogdon Free Book Signing and Review

📍 Location: Mandel Public Library, West Palm Beach, FL
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, February 2, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📋 Details: Meet author Anthony Brogdon at this free book signing event, where he discusses his work and the impactful stories shared in his book.
🔗 Reserve Your Spot: Event Details

February 5, 2025

Celebrating Black History 2025: Live Painting by Highwayman Robert L. Lewis

📍 Location: 1916 Historic Courtroom, Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
📋 Details: Watch renowned Highwaymen artist Robert L. Lewis paint live and learn about the history of the famous Highwaymen artists.
🔗 Register Here: PBCHistory.org

February 8, 2025

Black History Month Celebration at CityPlace

📍 Location: CityPlace, 700 S. Rosemary Avenue, West Palm Beach, FL
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 8, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📋 Details: A celebration of the African Diaspora with live jazz, storytelling, a vinyl listening lounge, and interactive screen-printing workshops.
🔗 RSVP Here: CityPlace Events

Bold Leadership Summit: Partnership for Success

📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 13, 2025 | 8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 150 Australian Ave., West Palm Beach, FL
🎤 Description: A dynamic event featuring keynote speakers, panel discussions, breakout sessions, networking, and performances. Guest speakers include Mayor Keith James and Superintendent Mike Burke.🔗 Register here

Who’s in the Room: Networking Mixer

📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, February 14, 2025 | 8:00 PM – 1:00 AM
📍 Location: Majestic 7 Lounge, 407 Northwood Rd., West Palm Beach, FL
🎤 Description: Hosted by Jeanette Gordon and Ricky Petty, this networking mixer kicks off the BlackLuxe Picnic Weekend with opportunities for young professionals to connect.🔗 Learn more here

4th Annual BlackLuxe Picnic and Music Festival

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 2:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📍 Location: Sunset Cove Amphitheater, 20405 Amphitheater Cir., Boca Raton, FL
🎤 Description: Celebrate Black culture through live music, food, and community vibes. Performers include Sammie.🔗 Buy tickets here

February 13–16, 2025

19th Annual African American Film Festival

📍 Location: Kravis Center for the Performing Arts, 701 Okeechobee Blvd, West Palm Beach, FL
📅 Date: February 13–16, 2025
📋 Details: A film series curated by Dr. Terri Francis, highlighting jazz and cinema, featuring icons Josephine Baker and Mahalia Jackson.
🔗 More Info: Kravis Center

Avery Sommers’ Celebrating Black Artists in Our Community

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 15, 2025 | 10:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Maltz Jupiter Theatre Conservatory, Jupiter, FL
🎤 Description: A day of musical performances by local Black artists and interactive workshops for students in grades 6-12.
🔗 Learn more and register here

February 16, 2025

Say It Loud: Artist Exhibition & Live Performances

📍 Location: 125 E Ocean Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
📅 Date & Time: Sunday, February 16, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
📋 Details: This art exhibition and music event features live performances by Ambre, Bertrand Boyd, David German, Harold Caudio, Tracy Guiteau, and Tierra Armstrong, with DJ sets by Ddubzz, Jones Drew, and DJ Judy.
🔗 More Info: Boynton Beach Events

February 19, 2025

Black History Celebration Night for Children & Families

📍 Location: Riviera Beach Public Library, 2129 N. Congress Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
📅 Date & Time: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📋 Details: A special storytelling session with music and fun activities for families, hosted by Sharmain Arnold and April Jiles.
📞 Contact: 561-845-4195 | Library@rivierabeach.org

February 22, 2025

Black History in the Park

📍 Location: Sara Sims Park, NW 9th Ct, Boynton Beach, FL 33435
📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📋 Details: Hosted by Magdalene’s Kidz, this family-friendly event showcases Black history through educational exhibits, music, and interactive activities.

Ascension Awards (Hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce)

📅 Date & Time: Saturday, February 22, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
📍 Location: Palm Beach County Convention Center, West Palm Beach, FL
🏆 Description: The 13th Annual Ascension Awards celebrates Black excellence in business, leadership, and community impact. SOLD OUT

February 25, 2025

Black History Month Celebration of Literacy

📍 Location: Riviera Beach Public Library, 2129 N. Congress Ave, Riviera Beach, FL 33404
📅 Date & Time: Tuesday, February 25, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
📋 Details: Featuring local author Dan Calloway, discussing his book Holes in the Tar Paper.
📞 Contact: 561-845-4195 | Library@rivierabeach.org
🔗 RSVP Recommended

February 27, 2025

Doretha Hair Truesdell Lecture on the Highwaymen

📍 Location: Palm Beach County History Museum, 300 N. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, FL
📅 Date & Time: Thursday, February 27, 2025 | 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
📋 Details: Doretha Hair Truesdell, widow of Alfred Hair, discusses the Highwaymen artists and their impact.
🔗 More Info: PBCHistory.org

February 28, 2025

Black Heritage Breakfast

📍 Location: The Palm Beach Post, 2751 S Dixie Hwy, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
📅 Date & Time: Friday, February 28, 2025 | 7:45 AM Check-in | Program at 8:00 AM
📋 Details: Hosted by the Black Chamber of Commerce of Palm Beach County and sponsored by PNC, this leadership and legacy event features keynote speaker Dr. Anthony Hamlet.
🔗 Sign Up Here: Black Chamber of Commerce