Black History Month is a time to honor the remarkable contributions of Black Americans to society and history. Texas offers a wide array of events and activities throughout February 2025, providing opportunities for families, individuals, and communities to celebrate, learn, and connect. Whether through music, art, food, or storytelling, events like these offer a meaningful way to engage with and honor Black history and culture. 

Here are some highlights to mark on your calendar:

This Black History Month, we celebrate the remarkable contributions of African Americans who have shaped the world of childcare and child welfare. Many of these individuals fought hard to achieve success in their own lives, and they chose to give back to future generations, ensuring that children and families would have opportunities to thrive. These trailblazers dedicated their lives to ensuring the safety, education, and well-being of children, paving the way for systems and practices that continue to protect and support families today.

Isabella Bomfree was born around 1797 in Ulster County, New York, the home of Kingston, the first capital of the state and a center of Dutch culture and architecture.  She was birthed into the harsh realities of slavery, separated from her family very early and sold multiple times. She was familiar with the trauma and brutality of enslavement and subjugation as her own children would be separated from her at times and one son would be sold to a slave owner in Alabama after he was captured as a fugitive slave and returned under the Fugitive Slave Act of 1793. 

Innovators and pioneers exhibit remarkable intelligence, creativity, and courage, leaving an indelible mark on society. Throughout history, Black Americans have made groundbreaking contributions, each with a compelling story worth celebrating. Let's take a moment to recognize just a few of these remarkable achievements, starting with Woodson, the "Father of Black History":