2020 Black History Month Events in Arlington, Tx

February is Black History Month, an opportunity for national and local Arlington businesses and institutions to educate and celebrate on the strides and achievements black Americans have made throughout the history of the United States.

Carter G. Woodson, celebrated American historian of the first half of the 20th century, has often been called the “father of black history” for all the work he did to help write black Americans back into the history books when it was recognized how much of our country’s history had been whitewashed.

Local events around Arlington this year help to educate the community and celebrate the diverse members therein. February is a reminder each year that there is no American history without black history.

You can visit any one of these Arlington events during Black History Month. Keep reading to learn about these highlighted events, and please reach out to us when you hear about more that we can share!

Arlington’s 11th Annual Black History Month Festival

The Arlington Public Library and Animal Services are co-hosting the 11th Annual Black History Month Festival from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, February 23rd. The festival will take place at the Southeast Branch Library at 900 S.E. Green Oaks Blvd.

For more than a decade, this festival has served as a yearly celebration to honor the contributions of African Americans in the Arlington community as well as throughout the rest of the country. The festival includes performances and award-winning essay readings and more.

There will also be poetry and literature by and about black Americans read aloud during the event, and this year, there will be a recitation of the names of those people buried in the Arlington Heritage Memorial Grounds, which, for much of Arlington’s history, was the only place where black residents could be buried.

Visit the event page for Black History Month Festival to see a list of all the performers and activities you can expect this year.

Maverick Speakers Series: COMMON

Common is a hip-hop recording artist as well as an actor, film producer, poet, and activist from Chicago, IL. He has had a lasting influence on pop culture, and has used his social position to speak out about issues important to the community.

As an African American, many of the issues Common has spoken to have been around race and racial inequalities.

Now, February on the 11th at College Park Center, Common will be speaking to Arlington.

Throughout his career, Common has been nominated for 16 Grammys, winning three. He also won an NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor for his role in Selma. If you’re as interested to see Common as we are, tickets are now on sale at www.utatickets.com.

Tarrant County College Celebrates African-American Heritage Month

The Tarrant County College will be observing African American Heritage Month with multiple events across their campuses to celebrate the past and future of the black community. All the events are totally free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.

From performances to speakers, social events and displays, there is something this year for students, families, and Arlington residents of every age. With the TCC’s multiple campuses, there are sure to be events nearby no matter what part of Arlington you’re in.

For a full look at the line-up of events, visit the TCC calendar.

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