February is Black History Month, dedicated to the legacy of African culture in America. But with events commemorating the birthday of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. starting in mid-January, the San Francisco Public Library programming aptly notes that it’s “More Than a Month.

The Flint Institute of Arts Museum and Art School partner with Communities First, Inc. to present the 18th Annual Community Gala on Saturday, Feb. 1 at the FIA. A celebration of Black history and African American art and artists,

Organizers of the state-sponsored African American Cultural Celebration say it’s more important than ever to recognize Black History Month.

The movie theater chain will bring back seven fan-favorite films from the past year for the month of February. Tickets for each show are already available to purchase online.

Four years ago, Barter Theatre started a program called “Black Stories Black Voices” (BSBV), which highlights the Black experience in the Appalachian region through plays, community workshops and readings.