Black History

Celebration Overview


Celebrate and honor African American heritage during Black History Month in February. From performances to history lessons to tours, there are plenty of exciting events and activities planned throughout Prince George's County.

​Black History Program Exhibition 2021

Virtual Opening Ceremony
Sunday, January 31, 2 pm

Within the Black community, there continues to exist a deep mistrust of the medical profession, which is rooted in a history of racism, exclusion, inequality, and exploitation in the nation’s systems of healthcare. This year’s exhibition will delve into this mistrust through an exploration of the history of medicine and healthcare within the African American community. It will explore a variety of subjects on the local and national levels, including the influence of West African healing and health practices on the lives of the enslaved, the exploitation of Black patients for the advancement of American medicine, the struggle of African Americans to enter the medical profession, and the success of Black community in developing their own medical institutions as well as integrating those established by white Americans.

2020 black history poster

Download last year’s poster

Teen Artist Opportunity


This call is open to all student artists, ages 13–18, who live or attend school in Prince George’s County. Participants can attend public, private, be home schooled or in their first semester in college.



To complement the 2021 M-NCPPC Black History Program Exhibition, student artists are invited to create and submit their own artwork inspired by the 2021 exhibition theme, Healthcare and Healing Traditions in the Black Community.



This exhibit is curated by the M-NCPPC Black History Program.

Get Notified
Interested in keeping up with our programs and events? Please send us your contact information by calling 240-264-3415 or emailing the Black History group at Parks and Recreation.