Black History Program

Our annual Black History, Art, Culture, and Education Community Celebration showcases the tremendous talent of youth artists. This event is a vibrant demonstration of the rich history and contributions of the Black community. Guests will be inspired and in joy as they experience mesmerizing performances that highlight the beauty of Black art and culture. People of all races, backgrounds, cultures, etc. are welcome to appreciate and celebrate Black history, art, and culture!

Impact: 

For the past two years, Black Art, Culture, & Education (BACE) has hosted our Annual Black History Month Program, and as we prepare for year three, the evidence of our impact is undeniable. This event is a lifeline for our community. We center our youth. We uplift our families. We hold space for our people to breathe, to remember, to celebrate, and to heal.

Over 450 community members gather in joy and pride to honor the brilliance and resilience of Black heritage and history. Our stage belongs to our youth; their voices, dances, poetry, and music become medicine for our spirits. As one participant shared, “When I perform here, I feel seen. I feel like my history matters.” These performances serve as more than just entertainment; they act as vital means of cultural preservation and mental health protection during a time when antiblackness and erasure attempt to strip us of our truth.

Beyond the stage, culturally specific vendors fill the room with art, food, and crafts that nourish both body and soul, and guest can walk through the gallery to witness an extraordinary exhibit of local Black artists whose work moves us to reflection, connection, and pride. One attendee described it best: “Being here reminds me that our stories are sacred.”

In a climate where Black history is under attack and anti-DEI policies are increasing, programs like ours serve as urgent mental health interventions. We know the toll that systemic erasure takes on our well-being, the anxiety, the grief, and the isolation. Our Annual Black History Program serves as an antidote; it embodies community care, joy as resistance, and a declaration that Black lives, culture, and futures deserve protection.