• Black Business Expo 2026

    Broadview Park District 2600 South 13th Avenue, Broadview, IL, United States

    The Broadview Park District invites vendors and community members to the Black Business Expo 2026, a showcase for Black-owned businesses to connect with customers, network with fellow entrepreneurs, and grow their brand. Vendor space is limited. Registration is required for vendors. Visit broadviewparkdistrict.net for more info. Click here for more info.

  • For the Love of Black History in Business

    Douglass Branch Library 3353 W. 13th St., Chicago, IL, United States

    A Black History Month brunch and business social celebrating Black legacy, ownership, and economic power. The event includes brunch, a short film on Black business history, and intentional networking rooted in community. Hosted by the Chi North Lawndale Chamber of Commerce. Click here for more info.

  • Black History Month With Dilla

    Austin Town Hall Park 5610 W. Lake St., Chicago, IL, United States

    Celebrate Black History Month with Emmy Award–winning Chicago historian Shermann “Dilla” Thomas, who will explore Black history in Chicago and the city’s parks. Free and open to the public. Click here for […]

  • Black Excellence Recognition Ceremony

    Village Hall Board Room 10300 W Roosevelt Road, Westchester, IL, United States

    The Village of Westchester will host a Black History Month recognition ceremony honoring outstanding Black residents, business owners, and community leaders. A brief program will be followed by a casual […]

  • Stunna Steppaz Black History Month Dance Showcase

    Beverly Center 3031 S. 25th Ave., Broadview, IL, United States

    Stunna Steppaz will host a Black History Month dance showcase featuring step teams, dance crews, cheer teams, and more. Teams, performers, and vendors are invited to participate. Registration required. Click here for […]

  • Black History Month Celebration

    Nineteenth Century Charitable Association 178 Forest Ave, Oak Park, IL, United States

    The Village of Oak Park will host its annual Black History Month Celebration honoring A Century of Black History. The family-friendly program features music, dance, storytelling, and historical reflection, with […]

  • Black History Month at Garfield Park Conservatory

    Garfield Park Conservatory 300 N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, IL, United States

    The Garfield Park Conservatory hosts a monthlong series of Black History Month programs connecting plants, culture, and Black botanical knowledge. Events include art activities, plant sales, education stations, wellness walks, weaving and cooking demos, and live music. Select events require registration; many are drop-in. Click here for more info.

  • A CENTURY OF BLACK HISTORY COMMEMORATIONS

    Roosevelt Middle School 2500 Oak St., Bellwood, IL, United States

    The Village of Bellwood and Mayor André F. Harvey invite the community to a Black History Month Celebration marking 100 years since the first Black History Week (which would later […]

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