The best Black History Month events in NYC

Through March 7, ACA Galleries will display its newest exhibition, Continuum: Over 100 Years of Black Art, celebrating paintings, drawing and sculptures by African American artists from the 19th century to the present. Works by Romare Bearden (including a rare 1981 Jazz collage), Benny Andrews, Edward Bannister,Winston Branch, Elizabeth Catlett, Robert Colescott, Robert S. Duncanson, Sam Gilliam, Clementine Hunter and more will be on view. “By featuring works that span nearly a century, this presentation offers a glimpse into artistic excellence, resilience, and innovation,” ACA Galleries representatives said. “The show invites viewers to consider the enduring impact of these artists within the broader history of American art.”

The Free Black Women’s Library is a free library in Brooklyn's Bed-Stuy neighborhood, which also serves as a social art project, a reading room, a co-working space and a community gathering center. The library "celebrates the brilliance, diversity and imagination of Black women and Black non-binary authors." All 5,000 books in the library's collection are written by Black women and non-binary authors. 

New York City's Black community contributes to making New York one of the best food cities in the world, and there are plenty of amazing Black-owned restaurants and bars to choose from. Whether it's Melba's, Sylvia's, Hav & Mar, BKLYN Blend, Peaches or Charles Pan Fried Chicken, there's no shortage of Black-owned restaurants to eat at, so make sure to check out a list of our favorites.