Featured Black History Month Projects and Events
Bexley Black History Month Street Light Banner Program
In partnership with the City of Bexley, Bexley Minority Parent Alliance (BMPA) is celebrating Black History Month in 2025 by honoring African Americans who have made a difference in the community, from our schools and businesses to churches and service organizations.
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Special Black History Month Screenings at Drexel Theatre
The historic Drexel Theatre on Main Street is celebrating Black History Month with special screenings of Blue Collar, Sorry to Bother You, and Car Wash. Use the promo code ONEBEXLEY at checkout to receive special Drexel Theatre member price of $8 per ticket.
UPCOMING ONE BEXLEY EVENTS
Sunday, February 16 , 1:30-4:45 pm / In-person at Bexley Public Library and Live Streamed on BPL YouTube Channel
Join us in celebrating the life, words, and legacy of the iconic Toni Morrison with readings from local authors and artists Ajanaé Dawkins, Tiffany Lawson, Tyiesha Radford Shorts, and Valerie Boyer. Readings will take place from 1:30-4:45 PM in the BPL Auditorium. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided by the library.
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Black History Month Resource of the Day
All February / BPL Lobby and Website Homepage
Stop by the Bexley Public Library kiosk computer in the lobby or check out the library's website banner for the Black History Month Resource of the Day. We'll be highlighting a new database, website, or resource that celebrates Black history every day for the month of February. Check back in February for the full list of resources.
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Wednesday, February 26 , 7:00 pm / In-person at Bexley Public Library and Live Streamed on BPL YouTube Channel
Artist, author, and punk rock aficionado Raeghan Buchanan discusses her comic The Secret History of Black Punk, the first volume of an ongoing series that covers musicians like Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Poly Styrene, Don Letts, Minority Threat, and many others.
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