Black History Month

Historically Speaking: Comrade Sisters: The Women of the Black Panther Party – An Evening with Stephen Shames and Ericka Huggins

Tuesday, January 31, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Concourse, Oprah Winfrey Theater + streaming

Series: Black History Month

Free; Registration required

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Sweet Home Café Black History Month Chef’s Table

Friday, February 3, 2023 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Sweet Home Cafe (Concourse Level)

Series: Black History Month

Free to attend. Menu items vary in price.

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NMAAHC Kids Learning Together: Celebrating Encanto’s Antonio!

Saturday, February 4, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm

Online Only

Series: Black History Month

FREE. Registration Required.

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Through the African American Lens: Afrofuturism: The Origin Story – A Smithsonian Channel Documentary

Wednesday, February 8, 2023 7:00pm to 9:00pm

Concourse, Oprah Winfrey Theater

Series: Black History Month

Free; Registration Required

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NMAAHC Kids Learning Together: Celebrating Frozone!

Friday, February 10, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm

Online Only

Series: Black History Month

FREE. Registration Required.

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A Space for Us All

Friday, February 10, 2023 11:30am to 12:30pm

Online

Series: Black History Month

This is a free event.

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Sweet Home Café Black History Month Chef’s Table

Friday, February 10, 2023 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Sweet Home Cafe (Concourse Level)

Series: Black History Month

Free to attend. Menu items vary in price.

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NMAAHC Kids Learning Together: Celebrating Princess Tiana!

Monday, February 13, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm

Online Only

Series: Black History Month

FREE. Registration Required.

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Sweet Home Café Black History Month Chef’s Table

Friday, February 17, 2023 12:00pm to 3:00pm

Sweet Home Cafe (Concourse Level)

Series: Black History Month

Free to attend. Menu items vary in price.

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NMAAHC Kids Learning Together: Celebrating Doc McStuffins!

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 11:00am to 12:00pm

Online Only

Series: Black History Month

FREE. Registration Required.

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Historically Speaking: Next Generation of Black Leaders in Genetic Science

Thursday, February 23, 2023 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Heritage Hall, National Museum of African American History and Culture

Series: Historically Speaking

Free; Registration Required

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Black History Month 2022

The 2022 national theme for Black History Month is “Black Health and Wellness.” In celebration, the Museum examines the legacy of Black scholars and medical practitioners in Western medicine, and other ways of knowing throughout the African Diaspora.