In honor of Black History month, Kintock is proud to recognize and celebrate the many contributions of African Americans, both past and present, to our society. Each of our sites will commemorate the event thoughtfully to acknowledge this annual celebration of the history and culture of the U.S. African American communities.

Also known as African American History Month, the event evolved from the efforts of Carter G. Woodson, a noted author and historian, and other prominent African Americans, to recognize and celebrate the historic contributions of Black people. Since 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month.

Ways to Enjoy and Observe Black History Month

Visit a museum

Check your local museum for special celebrations surrounding Black History Month.

Montclair Art Museum (MAM) will present the Tenacity & Resilience: The Art of Jerry Pinkney exhibition from February 5, 2022 through June 26, 2022. The Art of Jerry Pinkney will feature more than 80 illustrations and working drawings from nine children’s books spanning 1979 to 2020 by Pinkney. His work, which honors Black heritage, incorporates and depicts images and messages about the Civil Rights movement in America.

African American Museum in Philadelphia The African American Museum in Philadelphia is the first institution built by a major United States city to house and interpret the life and work of African Americans.

Read a book

Visit your local library to find a treasure trove of works of Black literature, history and biography, or visit the Free Library of Philadelphia for a list of events.

Check out this guide for special events at the Cumberland County library, including meet the author days.