Dance, literary events, films — even a trivia contest will showcase Black History

Black History Month in South Florida will showcase a rich tapestry of virtual events, woven through the arts, history, food, education and a bit of fun.

Here is a sampling of the multitude of events:

All of February

Africa Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: A dialogue between African artists born on the continent and those living in the diaspora. All works on view draw from the William Karg Collection of African Art; through Feb. 28; Opa-locka Community Development Corp. 490 Opa Locka Blvd., Ste. 20, Opa-locka. View the exhibition at www.artinopalocka.org. For information, call 305-967-4233.

Kimpton Surfcomber Hotel Celebrates Black History and Heritage: Kimpton Hotels in Miami, working with the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau, is hosting free art exhibits by Black artists during Black History Month. The hotels are the Epic, 270 Biscayne Blvd. Way; Surfcomber Hotel, 1717 Collins Ave.; Palomar South Beach Hotel, 1750 Alton Rd.; and Anglers Hotel, 660 Washington Ave.

Celebrate Black History Month with the Miami-Dade Public Library System: Programming for kids and adults includes African mask making for tweens; listen to stories about trumpeter Louis Armstrong and other artists living in 1920s New York; engage with poet David Mills in a writing exercise using Langston Hughes’ story. Online events will be held on Zoom. Registration is required. Register online at https://www.mdpls.org to find branch libraries.

Black History Month at the Miami Children’s Museum: Celebrate virtually and create art inspired by the Harlem Renaissance, try space science like Aprille Ericsson-Jackson, do a sensory activity inspired by George Washington Carver. Visit Museum at Home or www.miamichildrensmuseum.org to participate or call 305-373-5437.

Black History, Black Future — A fine arts exhibit featuring works by Dillard Center for The Arts AP Students: The exhibit opens at the New River Inn building and will be accessible as a digital experience on History Fort Lauderdale’s YouTube channel; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 2-28; New River Inn Museum of History, 231 SW Second Ave., Fort Lauderdale. $15 adults, $12 seniors, $7 students through age 22 with a valid ID. Free for members, military and children ages 6 and under. Call 954-463-4431 or go to historyfortlauderdale.org.

Feb. 16

Black History Kahoot Trivia — Upper Elementary/Middle School: A free online contest involving Black History Month trivia; 4-5 p.m., Feb. 16, African American Research Library and Cultural Center. Prizes will be awarded to first, second and third place winners. Email Erin at edaniels@broward.org.

Sacred Burial Ground Biennial Conversation: Join a free virtual discussion, sponsored by the Broward County African American Research Library and Cultural Center, on the importance of South Florida’s cemeteries. Learn how you may participate in restoring, documenting and giving voice to histories of the past; 4:30-6 p.m., Feb. 16. http://libnet.info/event/4822106.

Feb. 17

Honoring Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry, Esq., A Florida Pioneer: A virtual event with the Wilkie D. Ferguson Jr. Bar Association & 11th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. Noon-1 p.m. RSVP: blackhistorymonthevent@gmail.com, Zoom ID: 3588672900, Password: 3497140

Feb. 18

One Night in Miami, Historic Overtown Edition: An evening of virtual storytelling in which legendary “Towners” will share stories about their childhood and life in Overtown; 6-7 p.m. For more information, call 305-710-2212.

Feb. 19

Lift Every Voice — Black Women Speak: A reading of 14 monologues that unleash the thoughts and experiences of Black women playwrights from across the country; 7 p.m., Feb. 19, Sandrell Rivers Theater, 6103 NW Seventh Ave., Miami. $10. https://tickets.ftfshows.com or 305-284-8872.

Feb. 20

Heritage Fest at the Arsht Center: The free virtual festival, which will begin at 3 p.m. Feb. 20, will feature live-streamed mini-concerts, a virtual tour of a Black-owned art gallery, stories of Miami’s rich Pan-African history and much more. To register, go to https://app.mobilecause.com/e/kzcbLw?vid=giiri

Girl Trek Overtown: Legacy Historic Overtown Trek presents a 45-minute walk and tour on Saturday, Feb. 20. 305-710-2212, www.girltrek.org.

“A conversation with historian Henry Louis Gates & Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham”: A virtual event sponsored by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. 1-3 p.m. Details at www.asalh.org/calendar/marquee.

Annual Essay Contest Winners: “Why I am proud of my heritage as I plan for my future.” A virtual presentation by Lemon City Cemetery Community Corporation. Details at Retha.Boone-Fye@miamidade.gov or www.historichamptonhouse.org

Feb. 21

“Racism in Our Ranks”: CAIR Florida, an advocacy group for the Muslim community, is hosting this virtual program at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21. The program will feature Yaqeen Institute’s Sheykh Abdullah Udoro, and the Shajara Institute’s Sis. Kalima Ujaama and Sis. Chaikirah Parker. The program will explore how racism has impacted Black communities. For information on the free program, register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/racism-in-our-ranks-tickets-13897619<code_dp>0527

Feb. 24

First Annual Heritage Dance Collective: Artists from the Dance Collective will discuss the significance of the dance concert and their connection to the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami; 7 p.m., Feb. 24; free, virtually at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9PFwNQj9UIDhe_jEiuRlg

The Heritage Project: The Business of Show: The Arsht Center will host a free online forum exploring the significance and impact of Black trailblazers in the performing arts. The panel will consist of arts administrators, educators, historians, curators and performers; 5:30 p.m., Feb. 24. To register, https://app.mobilecause.com/e/Fz5OhA?vid=giivq

Feb. 25

A Night with Delou Africa Dance Ensemble: Free virtual performance of artists performing West African dance and drum techniques, as well as Caribbean music styles of the African Diaspora, 7 p.m., Feb. 25, HistoryMiami Museum. Register at http://www.historymiami.org/event/performance-a-night-with-delou-africa-dance-ensemble/

Intimate Conversations: Art, Blues, & Soul Festival: Alumni from the African Heritage Cultural Arts Center, 6161 NW 22nd Ave., Miami, will talk about their careers since being students at the center; 7 p.m., Feb. 25. Watch at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9PFwNQj9UIDhe_jEiuRlg

The Community Reinvestment Alliance of South Florida Summit21: Speaker is Richard Rothstein, Distinguished Fellow of the Economic Policy Institute and a Senior Fellow (emeritus) at the Thurgood Marshall Institute of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund; 8 a.m.-3:45 p.m., Feb. 25; Tickets cost $50 through Feb. 25; every ticket purchased through Feb. 22 includes a $15 UberEats credit. Email Cornell Crews Jr. at cornell@crasf.org.

The Historic Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum: Premieres a virtual screening of “The Story of Chief Clarence Dickson,” 6:30 p.m. Documentary followed by a discussion with the star. For more information, call 305-710-2212 or visit www.historicalblackprecinct.org.

Feb. 26

MUSIC@SRT — A Celebration of Black Icons from the ’80s: A plethora of icons released hit after hit that topped the charts across the United States and around the world; 8 p.m., Feb. 26, online only. Free. https://tickets.ftfshows.com or 305-284-8872. Virtual streaming: https://facebook.com/ftfshows

Melton Mustafa Jazz Festival: The 24th annual event features live jazz, spoken word, a silent art auction, and virtual Zoom music workshops. The event is held through Feb. 28 at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW Second Ave., Miami. Workshops are free; $25-$100 for live events. http://meltonmustafa.com/jazz/.

Feb. 27

Critical Race Film Series: A virtual screening of “The Hate U Give,” followed by a discussion. 6-9 p.m. Free. www.southfloridapoc.org

This story was originally published February 13, 2021 at 8:00 AM.