Educate

• Black History Month is celebrated every February to honor the history, sacrifices, and accomplishments of Black Americans.
• First recognized in 1976, Black History Month was designated the month of February in recognition of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln and their contributions to the emancipation of slaves. Both men share a birthday the second week of the month.
• The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, whose founder Carter G. Woodson first established Negro History Week, sets a different theme every year to emphasize specific issues to the public. 2024’s theme is African Americans and the Arts.
• Learn more about the Black activists who have used art as a platform for change in the Smithsonian’s Art as a Platform for Social Justice exhibit.
• Check out photography from This Light of Ours: Activist Photographers of the Civil Rights Movement on display at the Skirball Cultural Center through February 25.

Celebrate

• Join the LA Kings in celebrating Black History Month on February 22 at 7:30PM at Crypto.com Arena.
  • Bid on limited edition Black History Specialty Jerseys and purchase merch designed by Ontario Reign Center Akil Thomas. All proceeds benefit 24 Degrees of Color’s In-House Hockey League players.
• Celebrate the arts at the Pan African Film and Arts Festival from February 6 – 19 at the Cinemark Baldwin Hills.
• Attend a local parade or festival:
  • 8th Annual Los Angeles Black History Month Festival on February 18
  • Long Beach African American Festival on February 24 and 25
• Check out favorite musicians and authors of LA Kings employees:
  • Sam Cooke
  • Walter Mosely
  • Kendrick Lamar

Act

• Support Black-owned businesses highlighted on BlackedOwnedEverything.
• Take the pledge to “Get Uncomfortable” with Black Girl Hockey Club and their campaign to disrupt racism on and off the ice.
• Support Brotherhood Crusade’s mission of improving quality of life and meeting the unmet needs of low-income, underserved, under-represented and disenfranchised individuals in South Los Angeles.