Black History Month in San Diego
Martin Luther King, Jr. Photo uploaded by Ping News
Today is the start of Black History Month. Celebrations are underway all across the country, as we remember great figures like Malcom X, Harriet Tubman, and Martin Luther King, Jr. (pictured above) and celebrate the accomplishments of present day African-Americans, too.
San Diego has plenty of events, film screenings, lectures, and more to commemorate Black History Month. Here’s a sampling of things to do in San Diego for Black History Month:
Friday, February 1 (tonight)
University of California, San Diego presents a Black History Month Opener featuring Bill Johnson and Rudy Francisco.
Through February 3
The San Diego Black Film Festival highlights the best in independent black films. It also serves as a fundraiser for the Black Historical Society of San Diego.
Saturday, February 23
San Diego’s Heritage Day Festival & Parade boosts relationships between community organizations and the communities they serve.
The San Diego Beat has an even more comprehensive list of Black History Month events in San Diego.
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