BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS

What does it mean to celebrate Black History Month? To many people, it is an opportunity to gather with friends, family and neighbors to honor and acknowledge the talents, gifts and legacies of Black men and women from myriad ethnic backgrounds who have contributed to the richness of the culture and heritage in their communities. Some of them were educators, scientists, inventors, activists or business owners, while others were poets, artists and writers. But the one thing they all shared was the ability to connect, communicate, teach and inspire others. They were people who stood out, spoke up and decided to make a difference. If you would like to learn more and participate in these Black History Month events, here is a curated list to help you find something that piques your interest.

South Florida PBS stations commemorate Black History Month.

Times and dates vary. See the lineup at southfloridapbs. org/ black-history-month. WPBT Live streaming can be viewed at wpbt2.org/live-tv; and WXEL Live streaming can be viewed at wxel.org/ live-tv.

Broward County “60 Years of Black Art,” Fort Lauderdale,

10 a.m.-4 p.m. through Feb. 28. Exhibit features works by Dillard Center for The Arts AP students among others, and spotlights the creativity and contributions of Broward County’s African American community. History Fort Lauderdale, 231 SW Second Ave. 954-463-4431. historyfortlauderdale.org. $7-$15.

African American Women Changemakers, Pompano Beach ,10

a.m.-6 p.m. Monday-Friday; on exhibit through March. Features photographs and profiles of African-American women educators, activists and artists from the Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division. On display in the lobby and first floor of the Pompano Beach Cultural Center, 50 W. Atlantic Blvd. 954-5457800. pompanobeacharts. org/cc. Free.

African American Research Library and Cultural Center documentary, available on YouTube at bit.ly/35jPiQa. Based on the written archives of the Civil Rights Division in the U.S. Dept. of Justice, this film covers the phases of voting rights for Blacks as well as the obstacles, brutality and institutional systems they faced in the struggle for equality at the ballot box for African Americans.

Open Dialogues: Black Voices | Black Stories,

through Feb. 27 The Art and Culture Center, 1650 Harrison Street, Hollywood. New documentary short film is featured as part of the exhibition Introspective: A Reckoning of the Soul. The film confronts racial inequity and injustice through performance pieces and on-camera interviews with eight members of Broward’s Black community. artandculturecenter.org/open-dialogues-films

Together: An exhibition celebrating African American quilts, Pompano Beach,

10 a.m.-6 p.m. Tuesday-Friday; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday. through May 12. This national juried exhibition commemorates the talent, resourcefulness and ingenuity of early African-American quilters and explores early quilting techniques. Ali Cultural Arts Center,

353 Dr. Martin Luther King Blvd. 954-786-7877. pompanobeacharts.org/ali

Broward Symphony Orchestra Masterworks III, 4-6 p.m., Feb. 27, Baily Hall, Davie. The Broward Symphony celebrates Black History Month with a performance of Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Petite Suite de Concert. bit.ly/3GM3Vcl

Island City Stage Presents Andrew Kramer’s “Armature,” A Political Mystery Thriller, 5-8 p.m. through Feb. 27. Island City Stage present’s the world premiere of Andrew Kramer’s political mystery thriller, Armature, which explores racism, homophobia and Island City Stage, 2304 N. Dixie HIghway, Wilton Manors. 954-928-9800. islandcitystage.org/armature/. $35-$150.

Civil Rights in the Sunshine State, through March 12. Produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the signing of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, this exhibit explores the struggle of African Americans for equality in Florida from the end of Reconstruction (1877) through the 1970s. Nova Southeastern University. bit. ly/3oxsbbR

Home: An exhibit created by the community’s view, Pompano Beach. Ongoing installation with community participation will be on display through April 26. Blanche Ely House Museum, 1500 NW Sixth Ave., Pompano Beach. Visits by appointment only; call 954-545-7800.

Palm Beach County

Sunshine & Stories Celebrates Black History Month, 10-10:45 a.m., Mandel Public Library of West Palm Beach. For families with children up to 5 years old. Join Children’s

Librarians for music and movement, songs, rhymes, art, and books that celebrate Black History Month. wpbcitylibrary.org or call 561-8687703

Miami-Dade County Purvis Young exhibit,

through February, Brightline’s headquarters and MiamiCentral station, Overtown. Display features 19 original pieces, along with a QR code that links to a video of the artist detailing his works and creation process, all courtesy of The Black Archives, a nonprofit organization that collects and preserves the rapidly vanishing material that reflects the African American experience in Miami-Dade County.

The above are public events, virtual and in-person. CDC social distancing and other guidelines may apply. Please use the contact information to verify details. All programs and activities are subject to change without notice. To submit events for consideration, see sunsentinel.com/calendars.