LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — February is Black History Month, and there are many ways to celebrate and learn more about Black history in Kentucky and southern Indiana.
Kentucky
Black History Read-Aloud
- Monday, Feb. 2-3 at 6 p.m. at Louisville Free Public Library - Shawnee Branch, 3912 W. Broadway
- People are invited to join Shawnee staff to read aloud excepts from Coretta Scott King award-winning authors.
Black History Month Film Series
- Every Saturday in February at 1 p.m. at Louisville Free Public Library - Parkland Branch, 2743 Virginia Ave.
- There is a panel discussion led by UofL faculty after each showing. To register for attendance, click here.
- Feb. 7 - "Zora Neale Hurston: Claiming a Space" (American Experience Season 35 Episode 2)
- Feb. 14 - "The Woman King"
- Feb. 21 - "Critical Condition: Health in Black America" (NOVA Season 52 Episode 9)
- Feb. 28 - "Little Richard: I Am Everything"
For a full list of Black History events happening at Louisville Free Public Library branches this month, click here.
Community Free Day at the Ali Center
- Saturday, Feb. 14 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the Muhammad Ali Center, 144 N. 6th St.
- From 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. the Ali Center and ATBHK are hosting an intergenerational panel speaking on compassion and Black History. To register for your free ticket, click here.
Black History Month celebration at Carmichael's Bookstore
- Thursday, Feb. 19 from 6:30-8 p.m. at 2720 Frankfort Avenue
- Carmichael's is hosting a Black History Month celebration with Emma McElvaney Talbott, Michael L. Jones and Ken Clay. The three authors will talk about the books, "The Soulful Sounds of Derby Town," "Two Centuries of Black Louisville" and "Not Far From Freedom."
- The event is free but registration online is encouraged.
Louisville Unions: The Best Black Baseball Team You've Never Heard Of
- Every Sunday, Monday, Friday and Saturday at the Louisville Slugger Museum and Factory, 800 W. Main St.
- Bourbon and baseball came together as LSM&F discovered the truth behind mysterious and fascinating photographs of a Black baseball team that had been exceptional in its time but lost to history.
Southern Indiana
Let's Learn with author JoAnne Spiller
- Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Clarksville Library, 1312 Eastern Blvd
- The library is hosting a talk with author JoAnne Spiller, who has been the director of education for the Jefferson (Madison) County History and Art Center since 2000.
- She's also the author of "Visionary Designs by Bill Smith, tj" which is about William Franklin "Bill" Smith as he went from Madison, Indiana, to becoming a successful fine and costume jewelry designer.
Black History Month celebration
- Saturday, February 7, 2026, at noon at Second Baptist Chuch, 300 E. Main St.
- The event, themed “We Are Better Together,” will honor community members and include a candlelight memorial service, recognizing Alice Miles, with Rev. Dr. Derrick Miles of Greater Friendship Baptist Church as the guest speaker.
- In addition, Black History moments will be shared during the 11 a.m. Sunday services throughout the month.
Art History Illustrated: The Art History of Kehinde Wiley
- Thursday, Feb. 12 from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center, 201 E. Spring St.
- Art historian Brenda Edgar will explore the work of Kehinde Wiley, who is best known for his portrait of Barack Obama.
- The event is free but space is limited. Click here to reserve a spot.
All About Art for Elementary Students: Faith Ringgold
- Tuesday, Feb. 17 at the Floyd County Carnegie Library Cultural Arts Center, 201 E. Spring St.
- Elementary students in grades K-4 are invited to learn about Faith Ringgold, a Harlem-born painter, sculptor, writer, performance artist and activist, and create story quilts—drawings on paper inspired by a favorite experience.
- All supplies are provided. Click here to reserve your spot.
To look at a full calendar of events happening this month, click here.
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