FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Different organizations across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley are celebrating Black History Month with events throughout February.
Below is a continually updated list of events that will be hosted in the area.
February 2
“Freedom’s Path” screening
AMC Fiesta Square 12 in Fayetteville
To RSVP, email jenny@marcglobalcommunications.com
February 4
Black History Month First Friday
11:30 a.m.
February 5
Black and White attire at St. James Missionary Baptist Church
10 a.m.
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Worship with Inspirational Chorale, Vesper Choir, and guest preacher Rev. Janae Pitts Murdock
February 9
Art on the Bricks Celebrates Black History Month
Free
2-3 p.m.
Rogers Experimental House
February 11
Black History Month Game Night
6-8 p.m.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Latture Conference Room, BII
February 12
Divine Nine and HBCU Sunday
10 a.m.
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Featuring interviews with HBCU graduates and members of the Divine Nine
February 13
NIGHT OUT With Your Local NAACP Chapter
Free
7-8 p.m.
Celebrating black-owned businesses and artists at Art Ventures
Special guest and local artist Marketih Woods to speak regarding his artwork on display
Light refreshments and drinks
February 16
Men of Excellence: Barbershop Talk
5-6:30 p.m.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Math Science Room 100
February 19
The Historic St. James Missionary Baptist Church and Fayetteville Black History celebration
10 a.m.
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Featuring special performances by NWA MLK Dream Keepers
February 22
Guest Speaker: Sherry Toliver, Fort Smith Historian
My Home Town, a Tale of Two Cities
6-7:30 p.m.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Campus Center Reynolds Room
February 25
Movie Night: The Green Book
6-7:30 p.m.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Windgate Auditorium
Cross That River
Skokos Performing Arts Center
7:30 p.m.
skokospac.org
Tickets: (479) 632-2129
February 26
The History of the Black Church
10 a.m.
St. James Missionary Baptist Church
Special performance by Sis. Ify Egbosimba
February 28
Black History Month Trivia
11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
University of Arkansas-Fort Smith
Campus Center Fireplace