Today’s news
Savannah Honors Painful Past at Weeping Time African Unity Festival
7th annual event celebrates Black culture, community, and entrepreneurship

Historic Prince Hall Masonic Lodge Reopens After Renovation
The newly rehabilitated space will be incorporated into the Martin Luther King Jr. National Park.
Oglethorpe Professor to Discuss Black Cultural Displacement in Atlanta
Dr. Rhana Gittens Wheeler to explore gentrification's impact on historically Black neighborhoods.
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Mar. 3, 2026
ReignSupremeX Launches Interactive Black History Platform
New web app weaves together histories of African peoples and their descendants worldwide
Mar. 3, 2026
Textile Artist Talk & Reception Featuring Airo Kyari Abebe
Celebrate Black textile artistry at the Outdoor Activity Center in Atlanta
Mar. 2, 2026
Bainbridge Tour Highlights Local Black History
Guided tour showcases once-thriving Black business district and influential community leaders.
Mar. 2, 2026
Valdosta Celebrates Black History Month
Local resident calls for year-round recognition of Black American contributions
Feb. 27, 2026
Sweet Tea: History, reimagined
Inspire AtlantaPlus: We should all find a nice plushie.
Feb. 26, 2026
WABE's Rose Scott Hosts Annual Coffee Conversations on Literacy
Local children's book authors join discussion at The Ke'nekt Cooperative in Atlanta
Feb. 25, 2026
The Pullman Porter Legacy: Building the Black Middle Class
Pullman Porters provided economic stability and fueled the civil rights movement as the first Black labor union.
Feb. 25, 2026
Pioneering Black Feminist Sex Therapist Dr. June Dobbs Butts Celebrated
Dr. Butts' archive highlights her trailblazing work in sexual education and advocacy for racial and gender justice.
Feb. 25, 2026
Housing Authority of Savannah hosting Black History Month Program
The event Thursday night is free and open to the public.
Feb. 25, 2026
Marietta Honors WWII "Six Triple Eight" Servicewomen
Black History Month event at Old Zion Heritage Museum to celebrate unsung battalion
Feb. 24, 2026
Thomasville Center for the Arts Launches 'My Side of the Story' Public Art Experience
Showcasing Southern quilting and makers during the Due South Music, Food, & Art Festival and Rose Show and Festival
Feb. 23, 2026
Tybee Island's HBCU Spring Break Event Rebrands, Returns with New Guidelines
Crush Reloaded aims to balance community interests and student celebration after years of debate and restructuring.
Feb. 22, 2026
Albany State University Offers Free Boxing Classes for Mental Health
The university's initiative aims to promote wellness and resilience during Black History Month.
Feb. 22, 2026
Augusta Church Celebrates Black History Month with Two-Day Event
Local church honors faith, heritage, and achievements of African American community.
Feb. 22, 2026
Delta's First Black Flight Attendants Paved the Way for Social Change
Patricia Grace Murphy and Phenola Culbreath broke barriers as Delta's first Black stewardesses in the 1960s.
Feb. 18, 2026
Columbus Celebrates 41st Annual Black History Month Breakfast
Community leaders gathered to honor local residents making positive contributions.
Feb. 17, 2026
Atlanta Students Compete in Annual Black History Bowl
Atlanta Public Schools students showcase their knowledge of local and national Black history at the annual competition.
Feb. 16, 2026
Umoja Village Holds 5th Annual Black History Month Program
Event recognizes community influencers and presents lifetime achievement award.
Feb. 13, 2026
Emory Preserves Legendary Photographer's Collection of Black Life in Atlanta
90-year-old Jim Alexander has captured iconic moments and everyday scenes of the Black community in Atlanta for over 50 years.
Feb. 13, 2026
Heritage Academy Students Honor Black History Month with Poetry Slam
Middle school students perform original poetry exploring personal experiences and emotions.