Celebrate Black History Month With Greater Cincinnati

Take a walk through the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame or take a stroll on the Covington Black History Tour. With a variety of activities to choose from, the Greater Cincinnati area has endless opportunities to celebrate Black History Month with all your friends and family.

Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame

Explore the Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame with family and friends! The interactive, outdoor technology park was founded and created by Hamilton County Commissioner Alicia Reece. It officially opened last year to celebrate the legacy and untold stories of music artists, songwriters, producers and musicians from Cincinnati, Hamilton County and Southwest Ohio. This interactive musical journey embraces the impact of Black music history. This immersive experience will take you through generations of Black musicians and Black industry professionals across the globe who inspired the music we listen to every day. The Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame welcomes you and your family to feel the featured artists’ energy and soul. For more information, click here.

Free admission. Open from 6 a.m. – 11 p.m. Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame, 190 W. Mehring Way, Cincinnati

“African Modernism in America”

Experience vibrant works of art created in Africa in the 50s and 60s. The “African Modernism in America” exhibition at the Taft Museum of Art dives into nearly 80 works of art that explore dynamic relationships between African Artists and American patrons, artists and cultural organizations amid civil rights, decolonization and the Cold War. Inspiration throughout the exhibition derives from a variety of art forms, such as Christian art, West African sculpture, and Nigerian literature, while others absorb inspiration from American jazz and European art.

“African Modernism in America” is co-organized by the American Federation of Arts and Fisk University Galleries. Many of the works of art were drawn from Fisk’s collection of gifts from the Harmon Foundation, according to the Taft Museum of Art.

If you are a Taft member, a part of the military or under the age of 17, admission is free! Sundays and Mondays are free admission for everyone. Tickets are available to be purchased online here. This exhibition will be open now until May 19.

Daily admission is $15 for adults and $12 for seniors from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Taft Museum of Art, 316 Pike Street., Cincinnati

Why Kids Need Truthful History Classes

Enjoy an educational discussion in honor of Black History Month at The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center’s inaugural Carter G. Woodson Roundtable. The discussion will examine the importance of teaching children many topics in school, such as inclusion, diversity and social justice. Four educators will be on the panel. Maren Sprunger and Landon Zellars are teachers at Princeton Community Middle School. Lisa Vahey co-founded Honesty for Ohio Education, and Ashley-Marie Berry, M.D., is an assistant professor and a psychiatrist at Cincinnati Children’s. The discussion will be led by Dr. Amy Bottomley, the Freedom Center’s Director of Education Initiatives.

This free program will be held on February 15, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. in the Harriet Tubman Theater. Although the program is free, make sure to register here. National Underground Railroad Freedom Center, 50 East Freedom Way, Cincinnati

Black Owned Business Expo

Support local Black-owned businesses in Covington. From artists to businesses and vendors, there are many products to choose from! Family members of all ages are welcome. If you and your loved ones have a clear schedule, taking the Saturday to explore a variety of items to purchase could be a great way to show support. For more information, click here.

The Black Owned Business Expo will be held on February 17, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Kenton County Public Library, 502 Scott Blvd., Covington

Covington Black History Tour

Take a walk-through history with your friends and family on the Covington Black History Tour. The tour embraces the rich history and accomplishments of African Americans. The history on the tour is celebrated within the heart of the community through architecture and art. Although the tour was initially developed as a walking tour by the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission (NKCAC), participants have the option of an online version of the tour.

The online version of the tour and information regarding the location of all 15 historic stops can be found here.