February is Black History Month and observed around the globe in the United States, Canada, Ireland, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom. The 2022 theme is Black Health and Wellness. Palm Beach County will be offering events that honor the heritage, contributions, and achievements of the African American community.

Friends of the Palm Beach County Library System. Is presenting experiences that honor the legacy and achievements of the African American community. Dr. Carter G. Woodson initiated this national celebration. Dr. Woodson is also known as the father of Black History. You are invited to enjoy a wide variety of events in-person and online through Zoom. Check out the schedule here.

The White House issued the following statement, “Each February, National Black History Month serves as both a celebration and a powerful reminder that Black history is American history, Black culture is American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America — our faults, our struggles, our progress, and our aspirations. Shining a light on Black history today is as important to understanding ourselves and growing stronger as a Nation as it has ever been. That is why it is essential that we take time to celebrate the immeasurable contributions of Black Americans, honor the legacies and achievements of generations past, reckon with centuries of injustice, and confront those injustices that still fester today.”

The Federal Government is offering the following online events in observance of Black History Month 2022.

February 4

A Seat at the Table: The Triumphs and Challenges of Black Education

February 8

Finding Pictures: African Americans in the Military

February 9

Repatriates, Recaptives and African Abolitionists: The Untold Story of Liberia's Founding in 1822

February 23

A House Built by Slaves: African American Visitors to the Lincoln White House

February 23

The Maritime Underground Railroad