Black History Month Events in Atlanta
CL's guide to events celebrating and acknowledging Black History Month
CL's Black History/MLK Cover February 2018
An annual commemoration originating in the United States in 1970, Black History Month — also known as African-American History Month — celebrates and remembers important people and events in the African diaspora.
Known as the Black mecca of the South, Atlanta is a vibrant and educational place to celebrate Black History Month. The home of the Civil Rights movement, Atlanta has produced many African-American heroes who gave people hope for the future and advanced the quality of life for the Black community, while continuing to do so today. Our city hosts organizations, entrepreneurs, civic leaders and elected officials who, through nonviolent protests and demonstrations, and commemorating the struggles of African-Americans, have given hope to equal rights for all.
The King Center and the Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Park are great places to start. This living memorial is dedicated to the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his belief in Non-Violent Social Change, offering a variety of programs and services committed to fulfilling King’s dream.
Atlanta’s recently renovated and reopened
National Center for Civil and Human Rights is another place to visit and experience the struggles of not just African Americans, but all marginalized and disenfranchised peoples from around the globe.
The Center echoes with history during Black History Month. The NCCJ's vast archives include The King Papers and one of the largest collections in the United States of stories, memorabilia, and ephemera of the Civil Rights era.
If you want the real story of Atlanta during the early days of the Civil Rights movement, plan ahead and book a trip with Civil Rights Tours Atlanta. Travel throughout the city on a tour bus with founder and tour guide Tom Houck as he takes you deep into the neighborhoods where the movement first took shape and allows time for selfies at some of the major local landmarks in Black History. Houck should know his way around Atlanta streets, he was Dr. King's driver up until King went to Memphis.
You may also simply walk along Auburn Avenue and the Edgewood Corridor to place yourself nearer to the original Ebenezer Baptist Church, to walk past the historic offices of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, or to attend services at the Ebenezer Baptist Church, with US Senator and Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. Raphael G. Warnock officiating.
List of Black History Events
Vegan Soul Sunday - Celebration of Black History Event (Event Scheduled)
Time: 12pm – 4pm
Location: 6600 Old National Highway
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Heroes in the Making: Figure Exhibit and Workshop Event (Event Scheduled)
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Preserving Freedom: Reflecting on Liberty, Equality and Injustice in Public Places Event (Event Scheduled)
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Atlanta Black History 365 & Civil Rights Experience Tour Event (Event Scheduled)
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The iconic independent film "Hollywood Shuffle" screens for Black History Month! Event (Event Scheduled)
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Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater Event (Event Scheduled)
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Artful Stories for ages 3-6: Kwesi and Nana Ruby Learn to Swim by Kobina Commeh Event (Event Scheduled)
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African-American Folktales Event (Event Scheduled)
African-American Folklore with Mama Koku and Chetter Galloway
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Black History Month Events in Atlanta - MLK, Parade, Civil Rights CTR