Black History Month

The American South is known for its boundless creativity, absorbing personalities, and evocative landscapes.

Celebrate Southern identity with contemporary creators of literature, music, film, and TV.

Annina van Neel works to reclaim the neglected history of St. Helena after the remains of thousands of formerly enslaved Africans are uncovered on the remote island.

Zahyia continues to push the boundaries on what it means to be a Black American Woman through her diverse musical experience in a wide range of genres (hip-hop to music theater).

Civil rights icon and living legend Mavis Staples returned home to Chicago and Symphony Center for one night only on February 4, 2023.

Experience the meteoric rise and enduring legacy of Little Richard.

The story of Greenwood, an extraordinary Black community in Tulsa, Oklahoma, that prospered during the 1920s and 30s despite rampant and hostile segregation.

Join us for a program with award winning filmmaker, Tracy Heather Strain, who is the director of AMERICAN EXPERIENCE’s ZORA NEALE HURSTON: Claiming A Space on PBS. 

This film documents Thomas Wilkins experience as a Black conductor and his larger impact on the musical world.

Music icons Jason Moran and Christian McBride collaborate for an electrifying performance at the Kennedy Center.