February is National Black History Month. The time is used to recognize important achievements and contributions made by African Americans throughout history. In honor of the observance, why not celebrate African American culture with a Black History party? It’s a wonderful opportunity to teach your children about this significant and ongoing chapter of American History.
INVITATION TYPE
- Snail Mail – you can find some handsome greeting cards to use as invitations through CardsorBust.com.
DECORATIONS
- Hang images of famous and historical African American persons.
- Complement the images and make the room festive with balloons, streamers, and banners.
FOOD AND DRINK MENU
Create a menu with a selection of African-American and Southern inspired recipes from My Recipes:
- Appetizer: Peanut and Squash Soup
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Serve these tasty pork chops with Southern Turnip Greens .
- Dessert: Honey Peach and Blackberry Cobbler
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Cocktail: Mint Julep
For more recipes, purchase a copy of 173 Pre-Prohibition Cocktails by Tom Bullock. It was the first cocktail book written by an African American.
ENTERTAINMENT
Put together a playlist of some of the most famous African-American musicians of the past:
- Billie Holiday
- Louis Armstrong
- BB King
- Chuck Berry
- Nat King Cole
- Ella Fitzgerald
- Ray Charles
GAMES
- Blackboard – an educational Black History board game.
- Motownopoly – the board game celebrates the achievements of classic Motown.
- Work with your kids on this printable Martin Luther King, Jr. crossword puzzle.
ATTIRE
- Casual attire is fine for this event.
LAST MINUTE TIPS
For more information on Black History Month and African American studies, peruse this hotlist from the AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer.
And as always, remember to bring your camera!
