February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to culture, society, and community. Austin Community College District (ACC) welcomes students, employees, and the community to commemorate the month through a series of hybrid and virtual events. This year’s theme is ‘Black Health and Wellness: To Infinity &

This Galentine's Day join Northwest Austin's newest shopping destination, Addie Rose Boutique for a day of sips by Fairweather Cider Co. bites from Daily Juice, sweet treats from Maize Bespoke Bakery & pampering.

This installation celebrates major acquisitions made possible by funds from an anonymous donor to purchase work by contemporary Black artists based in the United States. Acutely aware of the underrepresentation of works by artists of color in museum collections, she offered to support acquisitions over a multiyear period, culminating in this special presentation of work

Austin’s award-winning actor Marc Pouhé portrays Tom, who remembers his journey as a young poet who tangles with his lively Southern mother – played by the acclaimed Franchelle S. Dorn, and his sensitive beloved sister Laura played by the versatile, Khali Sykes. Now portrayed as an African American family, the cast also boasts Kenah Benefield

The community is invited to join the City of Kyle for the Dialogue for Peace and Progress 2022 – Celebrating Black History Month on Friday, Feb. 18, at 7 p.m. at City Hall. The Dialogues for Peace & Progress is an event series that works to join community members and leaders for open and honest conversations

Join us for a panel discussion featuring current Concordia University Texas student-athletes and alumni and other special guests who will discuss the challenges and triumphs of being a black athlete in the 21st century. The event will be followed by an open-air market featuring products made and sold by local black business owners.

Legendary photographer, humanitarian, and educator Jamel Shabazz will present his first career retrospective, Peace to the Queen at the Carver Museum. The exhibit spans four-decades of work by the artist and features portraits of women of color that are candid, artful, and often intimate. At a moment when Black and Brown women are more visibly

African American Vintage Genealogy Pop up! kYmberly Keeton will facilitate at the Carver Genealogy Center. Activities will be around the theme “The Basics of African American Genealogy,” and features time to meet with Keeton, mobile genealogy informational, opportunity to ask quick research questions, and activities including: “Write a Family Genealogy Story in 10 Minutes of