Millcreek will be honoring Black History Month throughout February with a variety of events, exhibits, programs and artwork. All celebrations will be held at Millcreek Common (1354 E. Chambers Ave.); which is open from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m. 

“Throughout the Common, experience programs that illuminate the legacy, creativity and ongoing contributions of Black Utahns past, present and future,” is noted on the city’s Facebook Event page.

Black History Month kicks off with a curated art exhibit featuring Black pioneers in Utah and Buffalo Soldiers. This Black History Museum exhibit, curated by Sema Hadithi with the African American Cultural & Heritage Foundation, will be on display during the first week of the month from Feb. 1-8. 

On Feb. 7, Black leaders who have helped shape Utah will be honored during a ceremony with food, art and a DJ-hosted dance celebration. The event titled “In Community: A Celebration of Black History Makers in Utah” will run from 7-10 p.m. 

On Feb. 27, the University of Utah’s Black Student Union will host a Skate Night with free admission for students (but skate rentals are $5). 

Millcreek’s Black History Month celebrations will conclude Feb. 28 at 6 p.m. with a live poetry reading (with snacks) hosted by 365 Poetry. The “Black Butterflies in Kent” event will feature some of Utah’s Black poets. 

To learn about even more events being held during Black History Month, visit the Millcreek Commons website at www.millcreekcommon.org.