Exploring St. Paul's Black History Month Events

Educational Talks and Documentaries

• Minnesota History Center
• Event: Screening of "Being Black and Betty Crocker"
• Details: Documentary about Barbara Jo Davis, a pioneer in the food industry.
• Post-Screening: Q&A session with light refreshments.

• Cost: Free (Registration recommended)

• Minnesota History Center
• Event: Discussion on "A Darker Wilderness: Black Nature Writing from Soil to Stars"
• Details: Collection of essays exploring Black history and nature.
• Cost: Free (Book copies available upon request)

Markets and Shopping

• Black Market
• Details: Held every second Saturday.
• Features: Vendors selling food, art, and unique goods.
• Entertainment: Live music and games.

• Cost: Free

• Black History Month Bookfair
• Details: Features books by Black authors.
• Cost: Free

Workshops and Activities

• Minnesota Children's Museum
• Event: Hip-hop workshops.
• Details: Breaking, graffiti, and more.

• Cost: Free with museum admission

• Black To The Future!
• Details: Learn about Black inventors and artists.

• Cost: Free

• Minnesota History Center
• Event: Community collaging.
• Details: Bring photos, letters, or stories to create collages.
• Cost: Free

Music and Performances

• Sounds of Blackness
• Event: "Music for Martin"
• Details: Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

• Cost: Tickets range from $30 to $70

• Rooted: A Southern Tasting Experience
• Details: Guided demonstration of soul food staples.
• Cost: Free

Comedy

• TWG Comedy
• Event: Bryant Alexander and Chivo.
• Details: Best in Black comedy.
• Cost: Tickets are $17.85