“The thing about Black history is that the truth is so much more complex than anything you could make up.”
Henry Louis Gates, Jr.American historian, literary critic, professor, and filmmaker.
Black history is American history, and this year it’s important that we take the time to truly celebrate it. African American and Black men and women have been vital to building this country and have made incredible contributions to American culture and influenced media, music, film, and more throughout the world.
In 2025, lets celebrate Black History Month using our minds, wallets, and voices. Take the opportunity to visit museums or local historic sites to learn about your local Black history. Shop and support local black-owned businesses or purchase products from black stores online. Finally, take time to share the work of black creators through film, television, music, and books.
Here is a curated list of a few of the many unique and creative ways you can celebrate Black History Month this year.
Not everyone is lucky enough to be able to visit the National Museum of African American History & Culture during Black History Month. But that doesn’t mean we can’t explore the exhibits, examine the history, and enjoy the many programs the museum offers.
The Museum of African American History & Culture is one of many museums in the country that offers a virtual tour of it’s exhibits. Through the Searchable Museum, you can step into the past and explore the museum’s Black History Month theme “Invisible Changemakers of Industry: African Americans and Labor.”
Show support with your dollars. One of the best ways to uplift and support your local black communities, as well as your local economy overall, is to shop Black-owned businesses.
From boutique shops to local convenience stores to law firms, healthcare centers, and black-owned franchises, there are more than 161,000 Black-owned businesses in America.
Here are a few ways you can easily search for businesses and brands available locally or online.
Black-Owned Bookstores:
African American Literature Book Club highlights black-owned stores across the country.
Check out our curated list of online bookshops owned by Black women where you can shop from the comfort of home.
Local Black-Owned Businesses – All types
Support Black Owned is a business directory searchable by location. Any type of service you need from beauty salons to computer repair to general contractors, you can find it here.
Black Created Products
We Buy Black, also known as Naspora, is a great place to find specific products by black creators and business owners.
Do your part to help support black-led organizations and nonprofits. Donate money or help fundraising efforts in your area. Support mutual aid efforts, such as participating in food and supply drives.
Volunteer your time to organizations dedicated to creating, serving, and empowering Black communities.
Take action by contacting your representatives, attending council meetings, and speaking up in support of policy changes that will help local communities, small businesses, and public schools.
Host a black history documentary watch party and discussion with friends.
Binge a television series or have a movie night featuring black creators.
Explore the Black Music History Library, a register of media on the Black origins of popular music, or listen to a Black history podcast.
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