Celebrate at the Library
Acknowledging and Celebrating African American's Labor Efforts Throughout History
Join SPPL on February 20 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Arlington Hills for a family friendly community gathering featuring open table discussions focused on the national theme of African Americans and Labor. Together, we’ll share dinner, engage in meaningful conversations, and enjoy hands-on Creative Expression activities.
The evening features a screening from She Did That, a documentary highlighting African American women entrepreneurs.
This event has intentionally been designed as a space for Black and African American community members, and all are welcome to attend.
2025 Black History Month Recommended Reading
2025 Black History Month: Black-African Americans and Labor
Black-African Americans and Labor (Tween/Teen)
Black-African Americans and Labor (Children/Juvenile)
Celebrate in Community
Weekly events throughout the month of February
Virtual and In-Person
Join the City of Saint Paul in this program series celebrating the various and profound impacts of African Americans in the workforce through this year’s theme, Empowering Progress: African Americans in the Labor Movement. Our theme is aligned with the national theme from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH®), 2025 – African Americans and Labor, opens a new window.
Events include a virtual panel discussion, career fair, Black business expo, a financial empowerment lunch and learn, and a workforce innovation youth discussion.
Saturday, February 1, from 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Black Garnet Books, opens a new window, 1319 University Ave W, Saint Paul, MN
Visit Black Garnet Books, opens a new window for a special event celebrating the release of Kehinde Winful's debut novel and Black History Month. Meet the author, get your copy signed, and enjoy an evening filled with literary excitement.
Tuesday, February 4, from 8:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
North Hennepin Community College, opens a new window - Grand Hall, 7411 85th Avenue N, Brooklyn Park, MN 55445
Visit North Hennepin Community College, opens a new window for a lively and enriching celebration of Black history, culture, and innovation as we officially launch Black History Month!
