Black History Month Celebration

What’s Your Mobile Black History Story?

Throughout February, the City of Mobile invites the community to explore and celebrate the contributions of African Americans in the labor movement through the “What’s Your Mobile Black History?” series. This initiative highlights local generational histories and the impact of Black workers.

Residents interested in sharing their personal stories can participate in a video series curated by the Black History Month Advisory Group. These stories will be featured on the City of Mobile Events Department’s social media channels and showcased at the Black History Month Celebration. Submissions should be emailed to events@cityofmobile.org by January 30 for consideration.

Art Showcase

In honor of Black History Month, artists are invited to present works that capture the resilience, struggles, and achievements of African Americans in the labor movement. This showcase seeks artistic expressions that reflect progress and the vital contributions of Black laborers to society.

Artists of all mediums—including painting, sculpture, photography, and mixed media—are encouraged to participate. Selected works will be displayed at the Black History Month Celebration on February 1. Registration is free, with a sign-up deadline of January 30.

Black History Month Celebration

The City of Mobile’s Black History Month Celebration will take place on February 1 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico. This year’s national theme focuses on African Americans & Labor.

Attendees will have the opportunity to view local artwork, enjoy a performance by the Mobile, AL Africatown Drummers, listen to community stories, and participate in a “Working with the City” session hosted by the Office of Supplier Diversity, which will provide insights on becoming a vendor or contractor with local government.

Event Schedule

📌 Mobile Alabama Africatown Drummers – 2:00 PM & 2:30 PM
🎨 Art Showcase – 2:00-5:00 PM
🎤 Spoken Word with PowerLines Poetry – 2:15 PM
📖 What’s Your Mobile Black History Stories? – 3:15-5:00 PM
💼 “Working With the City” Session (Office of Supplier Diversity) – 2:30-3:00 PM
🎶 St. John’s Deliverance Temple, Inc. Choir – 3:30-4:00 PM

This free event will offer light refreshments on a first-come, first-served basis.

For event updates, text MOBILEEVENTS to 91896 to receive notifications.

For additional information, contact events@cityofmobile.org or call 251-208-1550. This event will take place rain or shine, and attendance implies consent to be photographed.