OAKLAND, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 27: Amanda Wright, 14 and from Oakland, performs with the Prescott Circus Theater at The Black Joy Parade on Broadway Street in Oakland, Calif., on Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022. (Shae Hammond/Bay Area News Group)
February is Black History Month, also known as African American History Month, an annual observance dedicated to recognizing the triumphs and struggles of African Americans and the greater Black experience throughout U.S. history. How you honor this legacy may take many forms, encompassing everything from education to entertainment, so take a look at this diverse sampling of Bay Area Black History Month-inspired happenings to choose