BLACK HISTORY MONTH 2025

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There are so many ways to celebrate Black History Month in February 2025.
The Office of Arts and Culture offers a list events all over Dallas, from our cultural centers and our partners!

Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House Tour
- The Juanita J. Craft Civil Rights House is one of only three house museums in the nation honoring major female figures in the modern civil rights movement. Craft, a leading civil rights and social justice reformer, lived in this 1920 Craftsman bungalow for 35 years. She organized 185 National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) branches and dozens of youth councils across Texas, and helped lead efforts to desegregate the University of Texas School of Law, North Texas State University (now University of North Texas) and the State Fair of Texas.
- Docent Guided Tour Registration

- Danielle Ellis, ORACLE Exhibition
  - Oak Cliff Cultural Center (223 W. Jefferson Blvd.)
  - Exhibition happening now through February 22, 2025
  - ORACLE encapsulates Ellis’ Brassfly Oracle Deck, a body of work she began developing in 2020. Presented as a suite of digital collage prints, the oracle deck is a celebration and commentary on African diasporic history and spirituality. Exploring connections to the African diaspora, Ellis pairs historical images reflecting African traditions with those of lived experiences of African Americans.
- Kindred: A Black History Month Exhibition by Demarcus McGaughey
  - - South Dallas Cultural Center (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave.)
    - Exhibition happening now through February 22, 2025
    - “Kindred” is mixed media artist Demarcus McGaughey’s most intimate and revealing series of work yet. One might describe it as his “long walk home.” Reflective and poignant, it comprises a multitude of timeless reminders of family moments. “Kindred” honors the sometimes-forgotten ancestry of Black Americans while acknowledging the cultural contribution of his family beyond enslavement.
- Black History & Culture Celebration
  - Bryant Hall (3400 Blackburn St.)
  - January 30, 2025– February 8, 2025
  - This powerful historical play is inspired by a true story of the first Black theatrical group in the country, the African Grove Company of New York.
- For They Endured by Kamica King: Black History Month Film Screening, Community Conversation & Performance
  - South Dallas Cultural Center (3400 S Fitzhugh Ave.)
  - February 1 , 2025 from 2-4 p.m.
  - Film Screening: Acclaimed multidisciplinary artist Kamica King’s historical documentary, “For They Endured,” explores the groundbreaking contributions of Black women in music therapy before, during, and after the civil rights movement, preserving the stories of an underrepresented group of trailblazers who broke barriers and paved the way.
- Black History & Culture Celebration
  - Dallas Museum of Art (1717 N. Harwood St.)
  - February 1-2, 2025 from 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
  - Join us at the Dallas Museum of Art for an unforgettable Black History & Culture Celebration! This dynamic two-day event is packed with FREE fun and inspiring activities for all ages!
- The Bandan Koro Experience Black History Month Celebration
  - February 6, 2025 from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at North Oak Cliff Branch Library (302 West Tenth St.)
  - February 15, 2025 from 1-3 p.m. at Grauwyler Park Branch Library (2146 Gilford St.)
  - Bandan Koro’s dance performances feature a high energy interactive and dynamic display of African drumming, song, and dance choreography while sharing history and cultural context.
- Black History Month Know the Past Shape the Future
  - Park In the Woods Recreation Center (6801 Mountain Creek Pkwy.)
  - February 7 , 2025 from 6-8 p.m.
  - Dallas Parks and the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture invite you to join us in celebrating Black History Month. This event highlights the importance of understanding history as a foundation for progress and a source of inspiration for shaping the future. Together, we will reflect on the rich heritage that has influenced our community and celebrate the achievements that continue to inspire growth and change. We hope you’ll join us for this meaningful celebration.
- Family Day: Black History Month
  - Skillman Southwestern Branch Library (5707 Skillman St.)
  - February 8, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  - Celebrate Black History Month at our Family Day! Join us for The Bandan Koro Experience’s West African Drum and Percussion Workshop from 11 AM–1 PM, featuring live demonstrations, traditional rhythms, and cultural insights. Enjoy a fun craft activity and contribute to our community Freedom Quilt collage!
- Black History Month Community Event
  - Highland Hills Branch Library (6200 Bonnie View Rd.)
  - February 15, 2025 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
  - Celebrate Black History Month with this fun and free community event featuring face painting, live performances, crafts and more! While you’re here, stop by various partner tables to get information about different organizations and resources!

Dallas Black History Festival Food Festival
- Lofty Spaces (816 Montgomery St.)
- February 15, 2025 from 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
- Black History Celebration for the entire family with food, performances, & kids zone
Black History Month Concert
- Pleasant Grove Branch Library 7310 Lake June Rd.
- February 15, 2025 2-3 p.m.
- Celebrate Black History month with this beautiful concert that will showcase Jess Garland of Swan Strings!

Black History Month Celebration
- Mountain Creek Branch Library (6102 Mountain Creek Pkwy.)
- February 22, 2025 from 2-3:30 p.m.
- Celebrate the rhythm of history with an unforgettable family event! Groove to the smooth sounds of the Herbie Johnson Jazz Quartet while diving into hands-on crafts that honor Black history and culture. It’s a soulful evening of creativity, learning, and live music that’s perfect for all ages.
A Joyful Noise: Black History Choir Performance
- Kleberg-Rylie Branch Library (1301 Edd Rd.)
- February 22, 2025 from 2-3 p.m.
- Celebrate black history at Kleberg Rylie featuring selections from the South Dallas Concert Choir!