As we kick off February, we hope you take some time in joining St. Louis CITY SC players, coaches and staff in celebrating Black History Month. Damon Davis’ Pillars of the Valley installation proudly stands at the Southwest corner of Energizer Park as a reminder of the Black history that surrounds us. If you haven’t visited, take a trip to the stadium or read more about the piece and the once thriving, predominantly Black neighborhood Mill Creek Valley.
In addition to Downtown West, there are a number of great opportunities to engage and learn more about the Black history in our CITY this month and beyond. The Griot Museum of Black History and the Scott Joplin House are great places to start – both located just a few blocks north of the stadium.
Selected Events
- **Urban League of St. Louis Save Our Sisters Program**
February 1 / 9-3 PM / UL Centene Connected Community Center / All Ages
Join April Showers of Afro Unicorn and Shontay Lundy of Black Girl Sunscreen for an empowering event is dedicated to enhancing wellness to celebrate health and heritage!
- **The African American Experience at the 1904 World’s Fair**
February 8 / 1-2:30 PM / Central Library / All Ages
Join storyteller Carole Shelton to learn more about the complex story of African Americans at the 1904 St. Louis World’s Fair. Registration is recommended but not required.
- **In the Shadow of Lincoln with Bobby Norfolk**
February 11 / 10-10:45 AM / Kisker Road Branch Library / All Ages
Celebrate Black History Month with Emmy Award-winning storyteller Bobby Norfolk. He believes in keeping stories alive by passing them on to the next generation. Join him as he brings to life the events that pushed America into a war with itself.
- Thursday Nights at the Museum: Black History Month
February 20 / 5-8 PM / Missouri History Museum / All Ages
In honor of Black History Month, 5 On Your Side anchors will lead a conversation with Black St. Louisans as they share their perspectives in the Gateway City.
- **The St. Louis County Library’s Black History Celebration Presents Dancer and Author Jennifer Jones**
February 21 / 7 PM / Clark Family Branch Library / All Ages
Join Jennifer Jones to hear her story about joining the Rockettes. When she arrived, Jennifer Jones was met with pushback—a fierce resistance she details in this intimate and inspiring memoir.
- **EVOLUTION: Music in Black America**
February 25 / 6-7 p.m. / Central Library (Carnegie Room) / Adults
Examine the evolution of music within Black cultural and labor movements. Join Professor Lauren Eldridge Stewart as she guides attendees in an historical analysis, supported by the voices of St. Louis’ chapter of Justice Choir, directed by Claire Minnis.
There are a ton more events happening around St. Louis for Black History Month, so we hope you can get out into your community to learn of the stories behind our CITY.
