Black History Month

Afro-Panamanian construction workers boring through rock with tripod drills during the construction of the Upper Miraflores locks in 1910
African american WW1 soldier reading book
African American young men playing card game
Heroes of the colored race Blanche Bruce, Frederick Douglass, and Hiram Revels surrounded by scenes of African American life

Every February, people across the nation come together for events and activities to celebrate Black History Month. Wellington is proud to highlight the history, diversity, and achievements of the Black community. It’s a time for us to continue our collective journey of honoring and deepening our knowledge of the history and contributions of African Americans and people of African descent that have been marginalized from mainstream opportunities because of our country’s legacy of slavery and institutional and structural racism.

Events

Black History Month Leadership Forum

Join us for the first annual “Black History Month Leadership Forum” on Wednesday, February 1st, from 6:30 pm-8:30 pm in the Wellington Community Center Grande Ballroom. This event will feature prominent black leaders, both in the Wellington and Palm Beach County communities. This forum’s intent is to encourage the community leaders to discuss how they achieved greatness in each of their particular area of expertise ranging from local medical experts, athletes, business owners, lawyers, and more. Questions from the attendees and networking are encouraged. Light refreshments will be served.

Highwaymen Art Exhibit
February 4th and 5th from 10 AM - 5 PM, lectures at 2 PM daily

Wellington Community Center (12150 Forest Hill Boulevard)
FREE public art exhibit “The Art of Florida’s Highwaymen.” The exhibit will be on display for public viewing on Saturday and Sunday, February 4th and 5th. Daily lectures, from the art historian and presenter Roger Lightle, will take place at 2:00 PM both days. The public will also have the chance to meet local Highwaymen artist, Roy McLendon.

Information about the Film

The crucial historical lessons of Black-Jewish cooperation are revisited and revived in this utterly fascinating, urgent call to action.

Common cause was found in the turbulent ‘60s Civil Rights era, as Jewish leaders backed Dr. King’s efforts at racial equality and harmony. Yet, the relationship has frayed in recent years, as a once-mighty bond of support and respect has seemingly faded, been forgotten, or ignored.

Pivotal events come alive through a treasure trove of archival materials, narrated by eyewitnesses, activists, Holocaust survivors, and leaders of the movement, including prominent Atlantans such as Congressman John Lewis, Amb. Andrew Young, Rabbi Alvin Sugarman, Rabbi Peter S. Berg, Oscar-winning actor Louis Gossett Jr., members of the King family, and many others.

With divisive seeds of hate taking root anew in the American landscape, a new generation also affirms their pledge to actively promote the values of social justice. This potent, inspiring story of unity, empathy, and partnership validates the ubiquity of the human experience, and how freedom and equality for all can be achieved only when people come together.