10-02-2025
Black History Month events in Metro Detroit
We're nearly halfway through Black History Month, but there's still plenty to do around here to commune, celebrate, recognize and commemorate.
🎨 Sacred Spaces: The third annual citywide, self-guided tour of 15 Black-led art venues includes Irwin House Gallery on East Grand Boulevard, Norwest Gallery of Art in Grandmont Rosedale and the Carr Center in Midtown.
The partnership between Detroit's arts office and Irwin House lasts all month. Exhibitions include a two-day event with local Black artists at the Park Shelton and a showing of abstract work by artist Anita Sewell every Wednesday–Sunday.
Find more Sacred Spaces events and galleries to visit on the website.
📽️ On the screen: Watch a collection of short films at the DIA on Saturday showcasing storytelling about Black youth — free for Metro Detroit residents.
🗳️ Museum vibes: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act with its exhibition "We Shall Overcome." It starts Feb. 22 — included with $34 museum admission.
Plus, visit the Wright Museum of African American History in February for the last month of its James Baldwin exhibition, a gallery talk on Feb. 20 and more.
📚 Read: Detroit Book City hosts a Black History Month family book expo Feb. 22 in Highland Park, 12–5pm. Meet and get autographs from authors while listening to music and grabbing food.
