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Celebrating Black History Month Text

Celebrate Black History Month

February 2025 Events

We are excited to collaborate with two amazing local organizations at two FREE events in honor of Black History Month!

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Delaware Trailblazers: New Castle County’s 2025 Black History Month Kick-Off Celebration

This free, family-friendly event will include performances, speakers, kids’ activities & more!

No registration is required. Plan your day with the full event schedule at: https://www.newcastlede.gov/930/Celebrate-Black-History-Month.

Date

Saturday, February 1

Time

11am – 2 pm

Location

Walnut Street YMCA
1000 N Walnut Street, Wilmington, DE

The Impact of Racism with Bebe Coker (OLLI Speakers Bureau)

In this free presentation, civil rights activist Bebe Coker shares the history and impact of racism in education, health and employment in DE. 

Please register here: https://delawarelibraries.libcal.com/event/12691775

Date

Saturday, February 22

Time

11 am – 12:30 pm

Location

Woodlawn Public Library
2020 W. 9th Street, Wilmington, DE

Delaware Center for Cognitive Aging Research (DECCAR)