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Explore this list to find local spots around Louisville holding Black History Month celebrations. There’s a bit of everything going on, from film screenings to trivia nights, so check these events out before February ends.

Black History Month Film Series Every Sunday in Feb | 301 York St Join the Louisville Free Public Library for their free Black History Month film series, with a new film showing each Sunday in February. Each film will be followed by a panel discussion with UofL faculty from UofL’s HSC Office of Health Equity and Engagement. Louisville Free Public Library
Black Cemeteries of Louisville Feb. 20 | 301 York St Come together to share your knowledge and learn about the historic Black cemeteries within Louisville, located in Greenwood and at Forest Home Cemeteries. Mick Haupt | Unsplash
“Broken Wings Still Fly” Feb. 28 | 501 W Main St Experience the moving narratives of enslaved women in Kentucky, presented through a series of monologues from The (Un)Known Project. Learn the ins and outs of their tragedies and successes, at the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts. Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts | Yelp
The Louisville Unions Entire Month of Feb | 800 W Main St Uncover the hidden history of the Louisville Unions, a local black baseball team shrouded in mystery within the history book pages. Louisville Slugger Museum
Family Puppet Theatre – Black Folktale Showcase Feb. 19 | 301 York St Join the Louisville Free Public Library for their Family Puppet Theatre, and watch a couple puppet productions of African American folktales! Louisville Free Public Library
Battle For The Lantern Feb. 5-22 | 124 N 1st St Come celebrate the Third Annual Black History Month challenge at the ROOTS 101 African American Museum, and watch Grace James Academy and W.E.B. Dubois Academy face off. ROOTS 101 | Facebook
Black History Teen Film Series Every Wednesday in Feb | 301 York St Visit the Teen Underground at the Louisville Free Public Library for their Black History Teen Film Series, running each Wednesday in February. Show up early to curate your own concession bag! Aneta Pawlik | Unsplash
MLB: The Show – Home Run Derby Every Fri & Sat in Feb | 800 W Main St Step up to the plate this Black History Month and play as a legendary baseball star on Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory’s giant theater screen. Ashley M. | Yelp
Republic Bank Downtown Walking Tours Entire Month of Feb | 144 N 6th St Walk right into history with a walking tour of the Civil Rights Markers throughout Downtown Louisville. Learn about the activism that occurred at each block you venture across throughout your tour. Joan L. | Yelp
Black History Month at ROOTS 101 Every Sat in Feb | 124 N 1st St Visit Louisville’s Roots 101 African American Museum and experience a space celebrating the undeniable impact of African Americans, with openings every Saturday in February. Kelly J. | Yelp
Signature Wall Spotlight Entire Month of Feb | 800 W Main St Learn about over 9,000 players being celebrated for Black History Month that were contracted with H&B in the Louisville Slugger Museum & Factory’s Signature Wall Spotlight, highlighting some of the most well-known and some of the forgotten baseball greats. Rick R. | Yelp
“The Magic of Motown” Feb. 13 | 501 W Main St Enjoy an evening of Motown’s best at the Bombard Theater, including The Temptations, The Jackson Five, Diana Ross & The Supremes, The Four Tops, Aretha Franklin, Smokey Robinson, and more! Magic of Motown | Facebook
5th Annual MOLO Village African Gala Feb. 22 | 144 N 6th St Spend the evening celebrating culture, enjoying great food, and live entertainment by the Unlimited Show Band, with proceeds benefitting the MOLO Village Community Development Corporation. MOLO Village CDC | Facebook
Teen Trivia Night: African American Achievement Feb. 11 | 301 York St Make your way to the Teen Underground at the Louisville Free Public Library for trivia night! The topics will all circulate around Black achievement, so grab a team and get ready to play. Louisville Free Public Library

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Ezra Knapp (they/them) is a GSP 2020 and NKU 2024 graduate. They have creative writing published in Loch Norse Magazine (2023) and an essay in Pentangle (2023). They are now a co-editor-in-chief for Loch...