Prince George's County's First African-American Settlement (1924)
Black History Month 2023
This year’s Black History Month theme is Resistance, a nod to Black Americans’ historic resistance of ongoing oppression, in all forms. Learn more at by going to the Association for the Study of African American Life and History's website: asalh.org (opens in new browser tab).
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June 19 is known as Juneteenth: the oldest annual US holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. Learn more at Juneteenth.com (opens in new browser tab).
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Let’s focus, this month, on a positive narrative of Black culture – honoring successful business leaders, scientists, poets, musicians, philanthropists, and artists… There are lots of ways to celebrate Black History Month in North Brentwood at NBCC, and around Prince George's County! See info below about in-person and virtual events.
Events @ North Brentwood Community Center
Sponsored by North Brentwood Citizens Association
Call 301.864.0756 for registration and event details
Feb 10
Night of Jazz & Comedy
7-10 pm - FREE
North Brentwood Community Center
​Must register: call NBCC @ 301.864.0756
Feb 11
Intergenerational Pool Tourney
12 pm
North Brentwood Community Center
Call NBCC @ 301.864.0756 for details
Feb 18
Community Bonding
12 pm
North Brentwood Community Center
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Arts, crafts, activities, door prizes and light refreshments
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Call NBCC @ 301.864.0756 for details
Feb 25
Black History Month Celebration with Wanika Fisher
12 pm
North Brentwood Community Center
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Join County Councilwoman Wanika Fisher for entertainment, door prizes and refreshments
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Call NBCC @ 301.864.0756 for details
BHM Events in Prince George's County
Mncppc.org/calendar.aspx and pgsuite.com/calendar are great sources for info about local Black History Month events.
Feb 1 - 28
Virtual Festival
Celebrate Black Resistance in the past, present and future. Association for the Study of African American Life and History's online Black History Month Festival has innovative programming.
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Go to the ASALSH website at asalh.org/festival for more info (opens new browser tab).
Feb 1 - 28
Black History Month Events
M-NCPPC has planned a comprehensive slate of Black History programs in Prince George's County. Events include: Family Festival, Xtreme Teens Understanding Afro-Caribbean & Afro-Latinx History and Culture, Jazz music, and Heritage Signature Chorale.
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Go to pgparks.com to see the full events brochure (link opens in new tab).
Feb 4 - Mar 26
Black History Exhibition
Black Resistance! Stories from PG County
All ages, FREE
Montpelier Arts Center, 9652 Muirkirk Rd, Laurel
Gallery Hours: 7 days/wk, 10 am – 5 pm
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This year’s exhibit highlights stories of Black resistance (to oppression) in PG County.
Curated by M-NCPPC Black History Program. To schedule a school/community group tour, call 240.264.3415 or email blackhistory@pgparks.com.
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For exhibit details go to mncppc.org (link opens new tab in browser).
