Feb. 27, 2026
Vallejo Celebrates Black History Month with Community Block Party
The Lady Echelon Project hosts a free, family-friendly event featuring live music, local vendors, and youth programming.
Feb. 27, 2026
Folsom Celebrates 100th Anniversary of Negro History Week and 50th Anniversary of Black History Month
Community event features Pan African drumming, spoken word, and exhibits on early California pioneers of Pan African ancestry.
Feb. 26, 2026
Sacramento's Black-owned Universoul Cafe transforms lives through food recovery and workforce training
Universoul Cafe is lifting up the community through its mission of improving food access and providing second chances.
Feb. 26, 2026
Black History Month Celebration Held at Allan Hancock College
Event featured speech and performance by renowned saxophonist William Edward Saxton.
Feb. 26, 2026
Bakersfield Black American History Parade to Close Downtown Streets
Annual event celebrating Black history set for Saturday, February 28th
Feb. 25, 2026
Four to be honored during LMC 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Celebration Feb. 26
Los Medanos College recognizes community civil rights and social justice champions, and emerging student leaders
Feb. 25, 2026
Rize Up Bakery celebrates bold flavors and community impact
Founder Azikiwee 'Z' Anderson turns pandemic sourdough project into thriving San Francisco bakery
Feb. 25, 2026
Southwest Berkeley Tennis Club Broke Civil Rights Barriers
The historic club was the first all-Black team to win a national championship.
Feb. 25, 2026
Grunion Gazette Calendar: Week of Feb. 19-25
Events and activities happening in Long Beach, California
Feb. 24, 2026
Four to Be Honored at LMC's 2026 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Awards Celebration
Event to recognize community leaders and student activists on February 26
Feb. 24, 2026
New Drake Avenue Building in Marin City Raises Gentrification Concerns
The 100% affordable housing development is seen as a foothold for gentrification by some in the historically Black community.
Feb. 24, 2026
39th Annual Black History Parade Set for Saturday
Vibrant celebration of culture, unity, and heritage in Palm Springs
Feb. 24, 2026
Cal Poly Celebrates Black History Month with Focus on Belonging and Excellence
Black Student Union president Jaylyn Harris emphasizes the importance of year-round recognition of Black history and culture.
Feb. 24, 2026
LA County Appoints First Black Chief Medical Examiner
Dr. Odey Ukpo aims to strengthen community ties and regain national accreditation for the understaffed department.
Feb. 23, 2026
SoCalendar: Celebrating Black History, Free Museum Day, and Art Fair
Upcoming events in Southern California include a Black History Month festival, free museum admission, and an immersive art fair.
Feb. 23, 2026
Pacoima Honors Black Postmaster with New Nancy Avery Square
The tribute comes during Black History Month, recognizing Avery as the first African American postmaster of a major U.S. post office.
Feb. 23, 2026
First-Ever Arabic Mass Held at 2026 RECongress
The Gospel was proclaimed in English, but several parts of the Mass were spoken in Arabic.
Feb. 22, 2026
San Francisco Celebrates Black Women Leaders
Annual event honors accomplished Bay Area trailblazers across generations and fields
Feb. 22, 2026
Pasadena's Black History Festival Honors Community Resilience After Eaton Fire
Annual celebration brings together residents, advocates, and youth to commemorate Black history and look to the future.
Feb. 22, 2026
Pasadena's Black History Festival Rebounds After Eaton Fire
Annual event returns with car show, entertainment, and community support after devastating 2025 blaze.
