For 100 years, the United States has dedicated February to celebrating African Americans’ significant contributions and progress in science, technology and the arts.
Lone Star College System Black History Month 2026 Events:
Feb. 2-28: In partnership with the Center for Civic Engagement, LSC-Houston North Fallbrook presents “Juneteenth,” an exhibit by Humanities Texas which highlights the lasting effects of June 19, 1865, the day enslaved Black Americans in Galveston learned of their freedom.
Feb. 3: LSC-Kingwood hosts a book signing for “The Water Cries: Uncovering the Slave Auction Houses of Galveston, Texas,” by Anthony Paul Griffin. Griffin will present his research and findings at 12:30 p.m. in the Student Conference Center.
Feb. 4: LSC-Houston North Fallbrook hosts a “Divine Nine Dialogues” panel from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Members of historically Black fraternities and sororities share how their organizations shape leadership, scholarship, service and community engagement.
Feb. 5 and 25: Black professionals, scholars and community leaders will inspire students as they reflect on their journeys, challenges and triumphs at the “Legacy Leaders: Stories of Black Excellence” event. Two sessions will be held from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.—at LSC-Houston North Victory on Feb. 5 and at LSC-Houston North Greenspoint on Feb. 25.
Feb. 10: Students are invited to a Black History Month film screening and moderated discussion at LSC-Houston North Victory from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Feb. 10: Professor Fernell Pabon-Jimenez will deliver a talk on St. Peter Claver, a Jesuit missionary known as the patron saint of slaves, at LSC-Kingwood, Administration and Performing Arts Center, Room 119, at 12:30 p.m.
Feb. 17: LSC-Kingwood hosts a Black History Month poetry reading honoring Black poets, history and creative expression in the Administration and Performing Arts Center, Room 119, at 12:30 p.m.
Feb. 19: An interactive “Human Library” experience will be held at LSC-Houston North from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., inviting participants to explore lived histories, cultural perspectives and powerful stories bringing history to life.
Feb. 27: A free Community & Culture Night at LSC-Houston North Victory will feature food trucks, music, face painting and a celebration of Black history for all ages from 6:30-8 p.m.
Learn more about these and other Black History Month events at Events.LoneStar.edu.
