Black History Month events in Metro Detroit

• The partnership between Detroit's arts office and Irwin House lasts all month. Exhibitions include a two-day event with local Black artists at the Park Shelton and a showing of abstract work by artist Anita Sewell every Wednesday–Sunday.
• Find more Sacred Spaces events and galleries to visit on the website.

📽️ On the screen: Watch a collection of short films at the DIA on Saturday showcasing storytelling about Black youth — free for Metro Detroit residents.

🗳️ Museum vibes: The Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn commemorates the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act with its exhibition "We Shall Overcome." It starts Feb. 22 — included with $34 museum admission.

• Plus, visit the Wright Museum of African American History in February for the last month of its James Baldwin exhibition, a gallery talk on Feb. 20 and more.

📚 Read: Detroit Book City hosts a Black History Month family book expo Feb. 22 in Highland Park, 12–5pm. Meet and get autographs from authors while listening to music and grabbing food.