Black History Month
Black Culture and Influence in the Arts
For Black History Month 2024, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh is celebrating the Black experience in art, centering both Black artists and subjects.
Historically, Black artists have and continue to create, shape, inspire, and pioneer visual arts, music, cultural movements and more. Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year!
CLP Blog
Pittsburgh’s Jazz Legacy: A Starter Playlist
Throughout the history and development of jazz music, the worldwide cultural significance of contributions to the art form made by Pittsburgh’s legendary Black musicians cannot be understated. Learn more...
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COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
Black History Month at the Science Center
Throughout February
Carnegie Science Center
Freedom House Ambulance Service: Exhibit Opening
Thursday, February 1 | 5:30 – 7:30 pm
University of Pittsburgh
Lift Every Voice
Saturday, February 3 | 7 pm
Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra
Heinz Hall
Black History Month Celebration with Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Greater Pittsburgh
Saturday, February 3 | 11 am – 2 pm
Sarah Heinz House
Blues is the Roots: The Willie Dixon Story
February 8 – 18 | various times
New Horizon Theater, Inc.
In Living Color: African American Colorized History Virtual Reality Experience
Saturday, February 10 | 10 am – 12 pm
Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
Trust Arts Education Center
Soul Sessions: Kindred the Family Soul
Wednesday, February 14 | 8 pm
August Wilson African American Center
Teaira Whitehead
February 15 – 16 | various times
New Hazlett Theater
Art in the Age of Mass Incarceration
Wednesday, February 21 | 5:30 – 7 pm
Heinz History Center
Lit Fridays: Emmai Alaquiva
Friday, February 23 | 6 pm
Virtual; presented by the August Wilson African American Cultural Center
Blue Note Records: 85th Anniversary Celebration
Saturday, February 24 | 6 pm and 8:30 pm
Manchester Craftsmen’s Guild
Booklist
Ashanté Josey: Inspiration Behind “Undefeated”
Explore recommended titles from Ashanté Josey, the artist behind CLP's featured Black History Month artwork.