As we celebrate Black History for the month of February, we wanted to provide some resources that we hope will be insightful and encouraging to you. The church would not be where it is today without the whole body of Christ, and we are excited to specifically celebrate Black believers and their accomplishments this month. Here are some resources that we have found particularly encouraging and insightful that highlight the achievements of and contributions to the church by Black Christians, Pastors, and leadership, as well as Black Americans altogether. Join us in celebrating Black History by also enjoying some of the amazing resources we have here locally at our amazing museums!
Read:
BLACK HISTORY MONTH: 20 STORIES CHRISTIANS SHOULD KNOW
Remember and celebrate the powerful work of God in and through the lives of influential African Americans. Meet the leaders, activists, ministers, and artists who changed the church and the world.
Experience:
Admire the works of African and African American artists at the DIA, participate in family-friendly games and activities in the General Motors Center and watch artists perform live! Admission to the DIA is FREE to residents of Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties.
Explore the journey of black Americans from the Motherland in Africa to the American colonies and the streets of Detroit.
Barry Gordy and the Motown Record label broke barriers and paved the way for international icons like Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder and Michael Jackson to reach the pinnacle of music success. See where it all started at Hitsville, U.S.A.
Take a walk-through old Detroit and the Underground Railroad to experience the journey of former slaves searching for freedom and see what they accomplished in areas of industry, sports and the arts after they arrived.
Celebrate Black History Month with a series of weekly activities and musical performances at The Henry Ford Museum. From sitting on the bus of Rosa Parks to the inventions of Elijah ‘The Real’ McCoy, history comes to life at The Henry Ford Museum.