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Black History Month Events in Metro Detroit
Celebrate African-American history and culture with these events
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Each February gives us the chance to revisit both the well- and little known contributions of African Americans to world history. Here are a couple of Metro Detroit events that will allow you to explore and enjoy various aspects of both African-American and African culture.
Throughout The Month
Charles H. Wright Museum
- Address: 315 E. Warren Ave., Detroit
- Phone: 313-494-5800
- Time: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Cost: $
Events Include:
- New exhibits: “Mixing Metaphors: The Aesthetic, Social and Political in African American Art Organized,” “Chris Webber Collection: Exceptional People During Extraordinary Times, 1755 – Present, ” and the traveling exhibit “We Don't Want Them: A History of Detroit's Housing Segregation.”
- Groove to the beats of legendary Nigerian musician Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, and use that “Afrobeat Inspiration" to create your own colorful, take-home album covers.
- Spend a fun-filled family afternoon with Master Puppeteer William James and his 3-foot, incredibly life-like African-American marionettes.
- Henry Ford Health System presents Black Health Empowerment workshops where doctors and specialists will discuss topics, such as childhood obesity, men's and women’s health issues, heart disease and stroke prevention.
- Hustle for History encourages participants to work muscles, strengthen bones and have a ball with this weekly dance lesson taught by instructor Thomasenia Johnson of Two Left Feet.
Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn
- Address: 20900 Oakwood Blvd., Dearborn
- Phone: 313-982-6001
- Schedule: Event times vary; Feb. 1-5, 8-12, 15-19, 22-26 and 29
- Cost: Free with admission.
To honor the African Americans who helped change the world with their determination and conviction, The Henry Ford hosts special programs all month long. This year's theme is Journey and Legacy, and family programs will surround Pre-Emancipation Feb. 4-5, Northern Migration Feb. 11-12, the Civil Rights Movement Feb. 18-19 and Contemporary Times Feb. 25-26.
Michigan State University Museum
- Address: W. Circle Dr., East Lansing
- Phone: 517-355-7474
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday 1-5 p.m.
- Cost: $
The Michigan State University Museum exhibits works of activist and educator Ruth Clement Bond.
