40 Ways You Can Celebrate Black History Month in February and Beyond

Contributing Author: Our Culture is Beautiful, Torrington • January 31, 2021

Our Culture is Beautiful ask that you celebrate Black history a different way each day in February, 2021. Here are several ways you can get started:

1. Watch a Black film with all Black actors.
2. Become a member of NAACP or Urban League.
3. Write an article about a Black senior.
4. Donate to a Black business in your town.
5. Trace your family history.
6. Spend time or interview a Black veteran in your community.
7. Attend a Black church service.
8. Dine at a Black owned restaurant.
9. Purchase Black art.
10. Prepare and cook a soul food meal.

11. Become a mentor to a Black student. 

12. Listen to Black music for one day all day.

13. Tune into one Black radio station.

14. Watch Black History documentary.

15. Give a gift a card to Black employees.

16. Pay forward grocery bill for a Black family.

17. Subscribe to Black newsletter or magazine.

18. Host a social networking event for Black entrepreneurs.

19. Create a poster of Black scientists.

20. Write a letter to a Black friend or neighbor.

21. Send a positive card to Black residents in nursing homes.

22. Attend a Black webinar or event.

23. Hire a Black plumber, painter, electrician, landscaper, realtor or insurance agent for the year.

24. Wear jewelry made by a Black person. 

25. Do something nice for a homeless Black person 

26. Volunteer at a Black organization for six months. 

27. Give to a charity that supports sickle cell patients. 

28. Learn about Africa traditions and tribes. 

29. Pray for all generations of people who were oppressed and punished because of their skin tone.

30. Create a "Black Lives Matter" sign and make it visible for one day or six months. 

31. Read a bedtime story to your family about Black heroes.

32. Research two Black artists who are millionaires.

33. Wear a t-shirt reflecting positive Black statements.

34. Have a family discussion about Black Wall Street.

35. Speak with civil leadership about cultural differences and solidarity.

36. Post positive pictures of Black leaders on social media.

37. Apologize to a Black person for not listening or dismissing their opinions.

38. Send flowers to residents at a domestic violence shelter.

39. Create a crossword puzzle with children about Black teachers, engineers and pilots.

40. Watch BET or TV One cable channel for one day or six months.

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