Black History Month Events in Atlanta

CL’s guide to Black History events

CL's MLK Cover February 2018

Photo credit: Illustration by Bill Mayer, Design by Blake Tannery/ICON Atlanta

CL’s Black History/MLK Cover February 2018

Atlanta is often called the Black mecca of the South, so what better place to celebrate Black History Month than here? From the Civil Rights Movement to nonviolent demonstrations, commemorate African-American heroes who gave people hope for the future and advanced the quality of life for the black community.

The King Center is a great place to start. This living memorial is dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and offers a variety of programs and services committed to fulfilling King’s dream of the beloved community.

Atlanta’s spectacular
National Center for Civil and Human Rights is the place to follow with events throughout the month. The NCCJ has the King papers archive and one of the largest collection of the Civil Rights era history in the US.

Black History Big Events

Black History Month Parade Article

Saturday February 19, 2022 12:00 PM EST 02/19/2022 12:00 PM

Browse the Black History Month Parade schedule as well as recommendations. CL’s critics & readers weigh in on the definitive guide to the event. | more...

List of Black History Events

Art Exhibition: Black Heritage and the Brotherhood of Man Event

Saturday February 1, 2020 12:00 AM EST 02/01/2020 12:00 AM

“Black Heritage and the Brotherhood of Man” is the Steffen Thomas Museum of Art’s annual exhibition ...
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Mat Kearney City of Black and White Revisited Acoustic Tour Event

Sunday February 9, 2020 08:00 PM EST 02/09/2020 8:00 PM

Mat Kearney is a #1 iTunes artist whose third album, Young Love, debuted at #1 on the Billboard digi...
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Black History Month Celebration Event

Thursday February 13, 2020 11:00 AM EST 02/13/2020 11:00 AM

This informative and entertaining program will include dynamic presentations, the award-winning Geor...
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Black & Proud | Art Show Event

Saturday February 15, 2020 06:00 PM EST 02/15/2020 6:00 PM

Black & Proud is an art show that celebrates Black History, Heritage & Culture. This art show will h...
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ArtsXchange Black History Month Celebration Event

Saturday February 22, 2020 12:00 AM EST 02/22/2020 12:00 AM

12pm-9pm

Celebration Includes: Back in the Day Gallery Exhibit, Vendor Marketplace, ATL Black Hist...
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Hapeville Black History Month Exhibition and Art Walk Event

Saturday February 22, 2020 02:00 PM EST 02/22/2020 2:00 PM

Join us for a celebration of the arts and Black History month for Hapeville’s first Black Histoy Mon...
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Black Tiger Sex Machine, Apashe, Blanke, VAMPA Event

Friday February 28, 2020 09:00 PM EST 02/28/2020 9:00 PM

Black Tiger Sex Machine, often abbreviated as BTSM, are a Canadian electronic music trio based in Mo...
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CL Articles on Black History

NEWS BRIEF: Preserving Confederate legacy still a divided issue, new survey says Article

Friday September 30, 2022 02:00 AM EDT 09/30/2022 2:00 AM

50% of Americans see the Confederate flag as a symbol of Southern pride, not racism | more...

John Doe and his lonesome guitar look beyond Americana Article

Saturday February 11, 2017 02:41 PM EST 02/11/2017 2:41 PM

On the heels of ‘The Westerner,’ the L.A. punk icon summons a more mysterious version of rock ‘n’ roll | more...

Weekend Arts Agenda: Simple City Maps debuts at Ponce City Market February 25 2016 Article

Thursday February 25, 2016 09:03 AM EST 02/25/2016 9:03 AM

Plus, a book signing by renowned artist Mark Addison Smith at Poem 88. | more...

First Slice 2-2-16: Donald Trump, Iowa says you’re fired! Article

Tuesday February 2, 2016 09:41 AM EST 02/02/2016 9:41 AM

Plus, Killer Mike, Usher, Jermaine Dupri kick off Black History Month by supporting Atlanta’s black bank | more...

Blaxxx bring frenetic energy to the Mess-Around Article

Saturday April 25, 2015 05:21 PM EDT 04/25/2015 5:21 PM

Blaxxx, featuring members of the OBN IIIs and Obnox, makes its festival debut at the Atlanta Mess-Around. | more...

Andre 3000 is too cool for razor bumps, fool Article

Thursday February 9, 2012 06:18 PM EST 02/09/2012 6:18 PM

His Gillette Masters of Style commercials offer proof that a well-groomed brother can move mountains | more...

Black History Events Month 2012 Article

Thursday February 9, 2012 08:00 AM EST 02/09/2012 8:00 AM

Best bets for Black History Month 2012 | more...

A ‘Fireside Chat’ from Fonzworth Bentley Article

Tuesday March 2, 2010 08:14 AM EST 03/02/2010 8:14 AM

The Atlanta native ended Black History Month on a strong note | more...

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Cover Story: Atlanta’s forgotten black history Article

Tuesday February 16, 2010 04:00 AM EST 02/16/2010 4:00 AM

Many of the city’s African-American landmarks need attention | more...

Add It Up: Georgia’s African-American legacy Article

Saturday February 13, 2010 02:07 PM EST 02/13/2010 2:07 PM

The long, hard road to equality | more...

Film Clips: Tonight’s movie openings and more January 29 2010 Article

Friday January 29, 2010 09:14 PM EST 01/29/2010 9:14 PM

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OPENING FRIDAY

EDGE OF DARKNESS 2 stars (R ) In his first film role in nearly eight years, Mel Gibson plays a Boston homicide detective who suspects his daughter (Bojana Novakovic) was assassinated by a sinister nuclear research corporation. Casino Royale director Martin Campbell punctuates long, moody scenes with eruptions of terrifying violence, but the script...

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