Feb 21 2026, 12:00pm
African American Events
10th Annual African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In
Celebrate Black History Month at Detroit Book City’s 10th Annual African-American Family Book Expo & Read-In on Sat. Feb. 21, 2026 from 12–5 PM at Developing K.I.D.S. – Village Hall in West Detroit. Enjoy FREE admission, meet 40+ independent Black authors, purchase autographed books for all ages and
Feb 9 2026, 4:00pm
Free Second Monday: Extraordinary Inventors
Celebrate Black History Month with the Holland Museum during this FREE, family event highlighting extraordinary inventors and their inventions that changed the world! The Holland Museum is open the second Monday of every month from 4:00-7:00 p.m. with FREE admission for all visitors! FREE Second
Jun 20 2026, 2:00pm
Juneteenth Freedom Festival + Market
On Saturday, June 20, in beautiful Kollen Park on Lake Macatawa, you can join the main event that will make up the Holland, MI Juneteenth Freedom Festival celebration. Come out and celebrate with us from 2pm-7pm in this annual community event that includes live music, food trucks, kids activities
Feb 28 2026, 11:30am
Black Folktales with John Steven Crowley
Black Folktales with John Steven Crowley
Saturday, February 28, 2026, 11:30 am 12:30 pm
Main Library 111 Library St NE
Join us for an afternoon of folktales with award-winning storyteller and actor John Steven Crowley. Mr. Crowley will share tales from the African American tradition with stories
Feb 21 2026, 1:00pm
History of the Blues with Asamu Johnson and the Associates of the Blues
History of the Blues with Asamu Johnson and the Associates of the Blues
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 1:00 2:30 pm
Main Library 111 Library St NE
Experience live music while discovering the rich history of blues as a vital part of Black American cultureall performed by some of Grand Rapids finest