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Black History Month 2026: A Focus on Learning, Culture & Community
Discover inspiring events happening all February long.
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Every February, we take time to honor the stories, creativity, and resilience of African Americans whose contributions continue to shape our communities and our country. Black History Month is a chance to celebrate the past, recognize the present, and spark inspiration for the future — and we’re excited to celebrate it with you.
This year, AARP Texas has put together a lively mix of events happening all month long. Whether you’re tuning in from home or joining us in person, you’ll find plenty of ways to connect, learn, and be inspired. We’ve got everything from author conversations and virtual tours to cultural deep dives, community gatherings, film screenings, and wellness-focused sessions. There’s truly something for every interest and every schedule.
Events are free, many are virtual, and all are designed to bring people together in meaningful and engaging ways. Take a look at what’s coming up, bookmark this page, and join us as we celebrate Black History Month across Texas throughout February.
On-going – Feb.28 - Building the Dream Sweepstakes (Virtual)
This Black History Month, AARP Texas is celebrating the strength of Black leaders—and the caregivers who preserve traditions, memories, and community with our Building the Dream Sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 gift card to help you build your dream.
Details and registration here: Building on the Dream BHM Sweepstakes
Feb 3, 2026, 3 pm ET - Ink & Insights: A Conversation with Two Authors (Virtual)
Join AARP’s Tuesday Explorers for a fireside chat with authors David Dupree & E. Ethelbert Miller on writing, style, overcoming writer’s block, and readings from their works.
Details and registration here: Ink Insights A Conversation with Two Authors
Feb 7, 2026, 1 p.m. CT - Black History Month: Michael Harriot Author Talk (In-person, Houston, TX)
Come hear award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and public historian Michael Harriot share insights from his groundbreaking book Black AF History: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America.
Details and registration here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-207-Author
Feb 10, 2026, 9 a.m. PT - Bringing Culture to the Cup (Virtual)
Celebrate Black brewing culture and discover the fundamentals of great beer with the National Black Brewers Association.
Details and registration here: Bringing Culture to the Cup
Feb 10, 2026, 3 p.m. ET - Tuesday Explorers presents Tracing My Roots (Virtual)
Robin Reaves Burke, a Hemings descendant, shares her family’s journey from Monticello to Loudoun, celebrating resilience, heritage, and legacy that continue to inspire progress.
Details and registration here: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.tuesday-explorers-presents-tracing-my-roots.tknfyzcr622
Feb 11, 2026, 1 p.m. ET - WWII: The Tuskegee Airmen (Virtual)
Discover the powerful story of the Tuskegee Airmen — the first Black military pilots.
Details and registration here: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.wwii-the-tuskegee-airmen.qpncfp4nwf7
Feb 11, 2026, 1 p.m. ET - A Virtual Tour of the Home of Maggie L. Walker (Virtual)
Maggie L. Walker, the first Black woman to lead a U.S. bank, lived in her preserved Jackson Ward home for 30 years. Join us for a virtual tour of this National Historic Site.
Details and registration here: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.a-virtual-tour-of-the-home-of-maggie-l-walker.9hnv3lykymd
Feb 14, 2026, 9:30 a.m. CT - Black History Month Community Symposium (In-person, Houston, TX)
AARP Houston and the Afro American Historical and Genealogical Society present a Black History Month symposium highlighting land, legacy, and community heritage. Come learn about the Pecan Project, stories of land recovery, and join a special screening and dialogue with the docuseries team of High Horse: The Black Cowboy.
Details and registration here: Black History Month Community Symposium
Feb 17, 2026, 12 p.m. CT - Bea and Vernita Celebrating Black History: The Influence of Caribbean Foods (Virtual)
Join AARP Houston for a lively virtual cooking demo exploring flavorful dishes such as Caribbean Peas and Rice, Jerk Seasoned Okra Fritters, Chicken Souse, and Fried Plantains. Celebrate culture, community, and culinary traditions that continue to shape and inspire the African diaspora.
Details and registration here: https://events.aarp.org/TX-217-BLM)[LC1]
Feb 17, 2026, 12 p.m. ET - Black History Month: Three Key Nutrition Tips (Virtual)
We’ve got three nutritional tips for improved wellness in the African American community!
Details and registration here: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.black-history-month-three-key-nutrition-tips.g3nmc76s859
Feb 20, 2026, 10 a.m. PT - Celebrating Black Farming Heritage (Virtual)
From soil to table — we’re celebrating the impact of Black farmers on culture and community.
Details and registration here: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.celebrating-black-farming-heritage.j8nv8839g8w
Feb 21, 2026, 2 p.m. CT - Black Midwives: History and Impact (In-person, Houston, TX)
Come hear Nicole Deggins explore the legacy of Black midwives and their role in maternal health equity. Learn how their traditional knowledge remains vital today to achieving birth equity.
Details and registration here: Black Midwives History and Impact
Feb 24, 2026, 3 p.m. ET - Exploring Afro-Latino Heritage with Kim Haas (Virtual)
Join Tuesday Explorers and Kim Haas for a virtual tour of Afro-Latino history, food, music and culture across Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico and more.
Details and registration here: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.exploring-afro-latino-heritage-with-kim-haas.wqnrvcb65hz
Feb 26, 2026, 8 pm ET - Movies for Grownups: 'Soul' Double Feature (Virtual)
Enjoy a free Black History Month double screening focused on music and art.
Details and registration here: https://www.aarp.org/events/details.movies-for-grownups-soul-double-feature.ev-260103193836764
Feb 26, 2026, 5 p.m. CT - Celebrate Black Voices Book Exchange (In-person, Houston, TX)
Discover new reads, share meaningful conversations, and enjoy refreshments while honoring African American authors at our Black Author Book Exchange. Bring three books by Black authors to swap for an evening of community and conversation.
Details and registration here: Celebrate Black Voices Book Exchange
Feb 28, 2026, 2 p.m. CT - The Hair Salon: Black Hair & Design (In-person, Houston, TX)
Dr. Sheryl Tucker de Vazquez, Institute of Architecture (AIA), presents The Hair Salon: Black Hair as Architecture, a multidisciplinary research project that reimagines Black hair practices as architectural and spatial technologies.
Details and registration here: The Hair Salon Black Hair Design
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