PITTSBURGH — February is Black History Month and there are plenty of opportunities in and around the city of Pittsburgh to learn about and celebrate it:
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- Black History Month Exhibit: City-County Building Lobby through end of the month
- Pittsburgh Negro League Exhibit: City-County Building Lobby through end of the month
- Guided Tours: From Slavery to Freedom: Heinz History Center Feb. 15 and Feb. 22
- “Too Heavy for Your Pocket”: Falk School/University of Pittsburgh Feb. 7 through Feb. 23
- 2020 Western PA Student Black History Month Summit: David L. Lawrence Convention Center Feb. 4
- Children of the Movement: A Community Conversation on the Impact of Advocacy on Black Youth: Pittsburgh Theological Seminary Feb. 6
- SH Celebrate Black History Month Part 2: PA Connecting Communities Feb. 7
- Black History Month Luncheon 2020: Quality Inn, Hermitage Feb. 8
- Black History Month Celebration: East Liberty Presbyterian Church Feb. 9
- 35th Urban League Sunday: Mt. Ararat Baptist Church Feb. 9
- Smithsonian Screening: Black in Space: Breaking the Color Barrier: Heinz History Center Feb. 10
- “42” Film Screening: Community Engagement Center, Homewood Feb. 10
- African Americans and the Vote: Community Engagement Center, Homewood Feb. 11
- Pittsburgh Black Media Panel: August Wilson African American Cultural Center Feb. 12
- Screening of “The Long Shadow”: Carlow University Feb. 12
- Negro Leagues Centennial Commemoration: Heinz History Center Feb. 13
- AfroRoma, A Love Story Pittsburgh Reading: Jeron X. Grayson Community Center Feb. 13
- Black History Month Celebration & Reading: White Whale Bookstore Feb. 17
- Black History Month Lecture: Freedom’s Blood Memories: Heinz History Center Feb. 19
- In My Shoes: Speaker Series, African Americans in Tech & Sports: Union Trust Building Feb. 20
- CAUSE Black History Month Reception, The History and Mythology of So-Called Jazz: Carnegie Mellon University Feb. 21
- Black History Day with Dr. Todd Allen: Webster Ave Christian & Missionary Alliance Feb. 23
- What Does Trouble Mean? Nate Smith’s Revolution: Heinz History Center Feb. 26
- “Freedom Seekers: Underground Railroad Tour” with Doors Open Pittsburgh: Feb. 29
- Pay Tribute: Honoring our Icons for Black History Month: Feb. 29
- The Carnegie Library branches all throughout Pittsburgh are also holding special events all month long. CLICK HERE for more information.
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