Black History Month includes the return of a beloved festival in Peoria, family-friendly events in Tempe and Chandler, and music and art Valley-wide.
February marks Black History Month, a time when the impact and legacy of Black Americans are honored locally and nationwide.
Metro Phoenix has a wide selection of Black History Month events on the calendar this month. They include celebrations in Phoenix and Glendale that aim to support Black-owned businesses, as well as the return of a beloved festival in Peoria that will feature musical performances. Those who appreciate public art can see a new mural in Mesa commemorating the iconic actor Sidney Poitier.
The month's celebrations also include a musical performance of an epic poem from Langston Hughes in Scottsdale, an African dance and drum performance in Tempe, and lecturers telling stories of local Black history, such as the women who stood up to racism in 1960s Mesa.Mesa: Shining Light Foundation Black History Month Mural Project
One of the biggest projects of the Shining Light Foundation, whose mission is to provide resources for marginalized communities, is its Black History Month Mural Project, where artists create 28 murals in 28 days to salute impactful figures in Black history. The group kicked off their 2023 project with the unveiling of a mural of Sidney Poitier, the groundbreaking actor and director, at the Arizona State University school named in his honor: the Sidney Poitier New American Film School.
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