Celebrating Black History Month

By Patty McDonald

Education and Community Engagement

February offers a chance for us all to pause and reflect on the experiences of Black Americans, and celebrate the culture and contributions of the African American community. Here are a few ways to participate and show your support.

Engage in Black History in your Area

Connect to history and learn about the strength and resilience that African Americans have demonstrated over history.

  • The AARCH Society identifies, collects, preserves, and makes publicly accessible through our programs and services the objects, artifacts, and stories about the history, rich heritage and culture and the contributions of African Americans in Frederick County past and present and in doing so educates, enriches and enlightens this and future generations.

  • Journey through Maryland and honor the lives of American heroes like Harriet Tubman, Frederick Douglass and Josiah Henson. Celebrate their legacies during special Black History Month events in February and throughout the rest of the year. Celebrate Black History in Maryland

  • National Museum of African American History and Culture

Support Black-Owned Businesses

Frederick is home to an increasingly diverse community with businesses, employees and residents representing many countries and cultures. Intentionally seeking out opportunities to visit these businesses is a great way invest in your community.

Build on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Objectives All Year Long

Strive for a workplace culture that is not only diverse but is truly inclusive, where all people are valued and feel that they belong.

Jessica Mills