Black History Month Celebrations
DEIA Committee | Published on 2/4/2026
The League of Women Voters US invites you to join them in Selma and Montgomery, Alabama, from March 6-8, 2026, for the Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee. If you plan to attend the Selma Jubilee, they encourage you to fill out the Google form.
This helps them coordinate with fellow League members traveling to Selma and ensures you’ll receive updates about local gatherings, League-specific programming, and on-the-ground opportunities. The form features some events and a link to the Jubilee website where you can explore all the events and activities.
Info provided by our DEIA Committee: This year marks a milestone of both progress and persistence in the US as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of federal recognition of Black History month/week.. What was once a week of learning and recognition has grown into a month of cultural observance of Black history. The architect of this celebration was Dr. Carter G. Woodson, a son of formerly enslaved parents, Dr. Woodson understood that denying people of their history denies them of their humanity. The League of Women Voters recognizes Black History Month and honors a legacy of hope, joy, persistence and resilience that is Black history as well as American history.
This year's theme is "A Century of Black History Commemorations".
Learn more about the origin of Black History Month and its importance to all who believe in an inclusive democracy. Learn more HERE
There is plenty to do in and around Orlando to celebrate Black History Month.
Join the celebration by attending festivals, museum exhibits and live events Honor the legacy and contributions of African Americans to American history and culture by attending as many of these as you, your family and friends can attend.
Additional resources to honor the contributions of African Americans to our history and culture.
The LWVOC Social Justice Book Discussion group invites our League members to deepen your knowledge about the joy, courage and excellence of Black history through reading and streaming. Here are some recommendations for your reading and movie watching pleasure. We guarantee that you will be inspired and moved!
The Boston Public Library has curated a list of 75 books for children, teens and adults.
The New York Times has curated a list of ten movies to stream :