Get Connected to These Resources and Show Your Support for Black History Month
How can you get active in Black History Month? Immediate examples are:
- visiting museums or exhibits
- going to your local library, which is overflowing with amazing works of Black literature, history, and biography
- contacting your local municipality to ask what events or commemorations it has planned for Black History Month (and usually these events are free)
United Way of Broward County always promotes well-being in our community, and we’re here to help you connect to the extensive activities, events and resources available during Black History Month.
One of its many spectacular resources is its interactive map titled Threads, which showcases the rich Black history throughout Broward County. A Broward County Transit GIS analyst created this interactive map in which you can click on each location to learn more about our community’s unique history and then view nearby bus stops and routes that provide service to each site. The historical landmarks include schools, places of worship, social establishments and homes owned/established by prominent Black pioneers who significantly contributed to Broward County since the early 1900s.
For Broward’s celebratory events in 2024, we compiled some of the many ways you can participate in and celebrate Black History Month, and we hope you enjoy the wide range of history, music, art, food, opportunities to form community bonds and more!
February 4, 11, 18, 25
Soulful Sundays
6 pm to 8 pm
Cost: $5
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
February 1
Sunny Days/Starry Nights with A Spotlight on Color Field Artist Sam Gilliam
11 am to 7 pm
Free and materials are provided for interactive techniques
NSU Art Museum
One East Las Olas Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
February 1
Take N Make Black History Month Activities for Kids
10 am to 6 pm, recommended for kids ages 6 and older
Free
Carver Ranches Library
4735 SW 18th St., West Park, FL 33023
February 3
Urban League Open House and Fun Day
10 am to 2 pm
Free, registration required
560 NW 27th Ave., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311
February 3
Story Time for Kids
12:15 pm
Free
Blanche Ely House Museum
1500 NW 6th Ave., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
February 9
Soul Fest
6 pm to 10 pm
Free
Jaco Pastorius Park
4000 N. Dixie Hwy., Oakland Park, FL 33334
February 10
Collier City Trail Blazers Exhibit
1 pm
Free
McNair Park
951 NW 27th Ave, Pompano Beach, FL 33069
February 15
Jazz Reflections Concert Featuring Nicole Yarling
7:30 pm
Free
Pompano Beach Cultural Center
50 W. Atlantic Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
February 16
Black History Month: A Celebration of Our Black Judges
Presented by the 17th Judicial Circuit and Broward County Bar Association
11:30 am to 12:30 pm
Free, and parking will be validated
Broward County Central Courthouse, Jack B. Tuter Ceremonial Courtroom 17150
201 SE 6th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301
February 17
Black Excellence Parade and Festival
8:30 am to 3 pm
Free, registration required
Vincent Torres Memorial Park
43331 NW 36th St., Lauderdale Lakes, FL 33319
February 18
Praise on the Green Gospel Extravaganza
3 pm to 10 pm
Free, registration required
Shirley Branca Park
6900 Miramar Pkwy., Miramar, FL 33023
February 23
Black History Month Family Friday Night Fish Fry
6 pm
Free
Annie Adderly Gillis Park
601 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33069
February 24
Freedom Reads: A Banned Book Presentation
Noon
Free
Ali Cultural Arts Center
353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
February 25
Black History Month Craft Brunch
Noon to 5 pm
$10+
Ali Cultural Arts Center
353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
February 29
Montage: A Film Series Featuring Carmen and Geoffrey
2 pm
Free
Ali Cultural Arts Center
353 Martin Luther King Blvd., Pompano Beach, FL 33060
As part of our United Way’s mission to fight for the Health, Education and Financial Prosperity of every resident in Broward County, we honor and celebrate Black history 365 days per year. We create programs supporting and advancing equal access to employment, education, healthcare and housing because we unequivocally believe in a society where ALL can live, work and play free of injustice and discrimination.
By fully embracing inclusion and diversity, together we have the collective power to solve the most acute problems impacting Broward County. Join us by:
