Black History Month
Black History Month 2025
This year Black History Month focuses on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Work is very much at the center of Black history and culture.
Join us as we honor the Black experience through book displays, resources, library programs and community events happening this February and throughout the year!
Raffle 2025
Support Black-Owned Businesses
Fill out this form to be entered for a chance to win one of three gift cards from local Black-owned businesses. Winners will be drawn at the end of February 2025 and will be contacted the first week of March to claim their prizes.
Special Event
Pittsburgh Arts & Lectures “Words & Pictures” – Kelly Starling Lyons
Thu., Jan. 30 6:00 pm
Main (Oakland)
Don't miss this special evening with Kelly Starling Lyons, founding member of The Brown Bookshelf, a teaching artist and award-winning author of more than 30 books for young readers.
Special Event
An Afternoon with Frederick Joseph
Sat., Mar. 01 1:00 pm
Main (Oakland)
Join us at CLP - Main Lecture Hall for a special author event with New York Times bestselling author Frederick Joseph.
COMMUNITY EVENTS & RESOURCES
January 2025
Looking Forward: The Ruby Bridges Story
New Hazlett Theater
January 17-26, 2025
The International Association of Blacks in Dance
January 20-26, 2025
Hill Dance Academy Theatre 20th Anniversary
January 24, 2025
CATT & Tuskegee Airmen Museum — Exhibit Activities
Center for Aviation Technology & Training (CATT)
February 2025
Pittsburgh Penguins vs. New Jersey Devils: Black Hockey History Game
February 4, 2025
Student Black History Month Summit
February 19, 2025
Christopher Jackson
Greer Cabaret Theater
February 10, 2025
Looking Ahead…
Pittsburgh Black Music Festival
July 2025