February is Black History Month and there are many ways to honor and celebrate throughout the county. The Camden County Board of Commissioners is co-hosting several events from the library to the college and more, there is plenty to check out this month!
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Camden County Library System
The Camden County Library System has an entire month of programming scheduled throughout February
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Atco:
The Cost of Inheritance: A Reparations Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion
Sunday, February 22nd, 205
1 PM – 5 PM
Bud Duble Senior Center, Room B
33 Cooper Folly Rd., Atco
Camden:
Black Vendor Expo
Saturday, February 8th, 2025
10 AM-3 PM
Malandra Hall Community Center
1200 S. Merrimac Rd, Camden
A Celebration of Black History: Mind, Body & Soul!
Saturday, February 15, 2025
12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
The Salvation Army Kroc Center
1865 Harrison Avenue, Camden
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A Celebration of Black History Month: HBCU Style
Thursday, February 20th
6 PM – 9 PM
Millenium Skate World
1900 Carman Street, Camden
Black Art Exhibit
Tuesday, February 25th
10 AM – 12 PM
City Hall Lobby
520 Market St. Camden
Cherry Hill:
The Life of Phillis Wheatley
Sunday, February 23rd, 2025
2 PM - 3:30 PM
Cherry Hill Public Library
1100 Kings Highway North, Cherry Hill
Experience the story of Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet and a trailblazing writer. Born in West Africa and enslaved as a child, Phillis was brought to America, where the Wheatley family recognized her remarkable intelligence and provided her with a unique education.
Camden County College-Blackwood:
Race, Culture, and the Spirit of Emmett Till
Wednesday February 12th
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
The Forum, Connector Building (Room 101)
200 College Drive, Blackwood
Please join Keith A. Beauchamp at 12:30 p.m. for a lively discussion about the movie, “Race, Culture, and the Spirit of Emmett Till”. There will be a screening of the movie at 6:00 p.m. followed by a Q & A.
Chesilhurst:
Black History Celebration Luncheon
Saturday, February 22, 2025
11:30 AM – 3 PM
Arland Poindexter Community Center
511 Edwards Avenue, Chesilhurst
Gloucester Township:
Gloucester Township Black History Month Celebration 2025
Monday, February 24th, 2025
7 PM -9 PM
1261 Chews landing Rd., Clementon
Every February, Gloucester Township Mayor and Council celebrate Black History Month by honoring outstanding African American members of our community.
