AARP Texas Celebrates Black History Month 2026 with Events Across the State

From author talks and virtual tours to cultural gatherings and wellness sessions, AARP Texas has a lively lineup of free events to honor the past, present, and future.

Published on Feb. 5, 2026

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AARP Texas is hosting a variety of events throughout February 2026 to celebrate Black History Month. The lineup includes author conversations, cultural deep dives, community gatherings, film screenings, and wellness-focused sessions, both virtual and in-person. Events are free and designed to bring people together in meaningful and engaging ways to celebrate the stories, creativity, and resilience of African Americans.

Why it matters

Black History Month is an important annual observance that provides an opportunity to honor the contributions of African Americans and their central role in U.S. history. AARP Texas' diverse event lineup aims to educate, inspire, and foster a greater sense of community during this celebratory month.

The details

AARP Texas has put together a variety of events for Black History Month 2026, including author talks, virtual tours, cultural deep dives, community gatherings, film screenings, and wellness-focused sessions. The events are free, many are virtual, and all are designed to bring people together in meaningful and engaging ways. Some highlights include an "Ink & Insights" virtual conversation with authors David Dupree and E. Ethelbert Miller, an in-person author talk with Michael Harriot in Houston, and a virtual "Bringing Culture to the Cup" event celebrating Black brewing culture with the National Black Brewers Association.

  • The events take place throughout the month of February 2026.
  • The "Building the Dream" sweepstakes runs through February 28, 2026.
  • The "Ink & Insights" virtual event is on February 3, 2026 at 3pm ET.
  • The Michael Harriot author talk in Houston is on February 7, 2026 at 1pm CT.
  • The "Bringing Culture to the Cup" virtual event is on February 10, 2026 at 9am PT.

The players

AARP Texas

The Texas state office of AARP, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization that empowers people to choose how they live as they age.

David Dupree

An author who will be participating in the "Ink & Insights" virtual event.

E. Ethelbert Miller

An author who will be participating in the "Ink & Insights" virtual event.

Michael Harriot

An award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and public historian who will be giving an in-person author talk in Houston.

National Black Brewers Association

The organization hosting the "Bringing Culture to the Cup" virtual event.

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The takeaway

AARP Texas' robust lineup of Black History Month 2026 events provides a diverse array of opportunities for Texans to come together, learn, and celebrate the vital contributions of African Americans to the state and the nation.