FOR THE LOVE OF AARLCC CELEBRATION, FEB. 12: Join us as we celebrate Black History Month with passion and love for the African American Research Library and Cultural Center and those who support it, 7 p.m. via Zoom. Become a Friend of AARLCC or renew your membership. Meeting ID 93266126439, call 954-494-3162 or visit friendsofaarlcc.org/become-a-friend-1.

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MOVIE NIGHT AT NARANJA PARK ON FEB. 12: Miami-Dade County Commissioner Kionne L. McGhee, in partnership with the Miami-Dade Police Department, will present “Remember the Titans,” at 14150 SW 264th St., Miami. Field and concessions open at 4:30 p.m., movie starts at sunset (approximately 6 p.m.). Food trucks available for purchases, free popcorn and snow cones provided by the Miami-Dade Parks, Recreation and Open Spaces Department.

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HEART FOR THE HOMELESS FEB. 12: The Caring Place, Miami Rescue Mission / Broward Outreach Centers, will help those who are hungry and in need, in Miami, 2020 NW 1st Ave., 3 – 6 p.m.; in Hollywood, 2056 Scott St., 10:30 a.m. – noon. There will be decorations and each person will receive a valentine card (made by volunteers), a brand new gift, new socks, a wonderful meal and tons of love. We are asking the community to help sponsor 10,000 meals for the month of February. A meal costs $2.10. Visit caringplace.org/heart.

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BLACK LIVES STILL MATTER! New College of Florida hosts its annual New Schools of Black Thought symposium in a virtual format, Friday, Feb. 12 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. and Saturday, Feb. 13 from 11 am – 3 pm., to discuss the movement’s focus on social justice and educational equity. The Black History Month virtual events include The African Diaspora Film Festival on Black Europe, from Feb. 9 – March 4. Visit ncf.edu/black-history-month.

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"BLACK ART MATTERS": The West Palm Beach Downtown Development Authority is celebrating diversity through safe, virtual performances by Black performers, painters and musicians at iconic locations in the city, every Wednesday at 7 p.m. on Facebook. A full list of performers is available online at downtownwpb.com/bam. The DDA is also highlighting historical contributions by the Black community, as well as existing Black-owned businesses. Visit downtownwpb.com/blackhistorymonth.

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SYSTEMIC RACISM IN SOUTH FLORIDA: THE PAST, THE PRESENT, THE FUTURE: The YMCA of South Florida kicks off a series of virtual discussions, featuring South Florida community leaders and activists that addresses the causes, the affects, and more importantly, what we can do to help change it, Feb. 23, 6 – 8 p.m. Recommended pre-event viewing: “The Black Miami,” by Dr. Marvin Dunn, available on Amazon Prime. More information and register at bit.ly/3aE7HGz.

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20TH ANNUAL HOLLAND SCHOLARSHIP CELEBRATION: The F. Malcolm Cunningham Sr., Bar Association will award scholarships to deserving law school students in their preparation for the Florida Bar Examination on Feb. 26, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. This year’s event will be held virtually with nationally recognized attorney, elected official, New York Times beat selling author, and CNN correspondent Bakari Sellers as keynote speaker, and the group’s Legacy Award presented to accomplished attorney, author, and community advocate V. Lynn Whitfield. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased directly at cunninghambar.org; for other details or to sponsor the event contact hershley.oge@gmail.com or wbaldwinpowell@gmail.com.

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24TH ANNUAL MELTON MUSTAFA JAZZ FESTIVAL: Celebrate 24 years of Jazz music in Miami with “Jazz on the Plaza,” Friday, Feb. 26 through Sunday, Feb. 28, at the Black Archives Historic Lyric Theater, 819 NW 2nd Ave., Miami, presented by MSM Arts United and The Black Archives History & Research Foundation of South Florida, Inc. The three-day festival, featuring a selection of the best jazz musicians in the world, this year welcomes trumpeter Marquis Hill, multi-instrumentalist Jason Marshall, Mr. Entertainment Jesse Jones Jr., Jim Gasior, Tal Cohen, Chello Davis, May Reign, Will Serious, Dony Felix, Eddie Balzoa, Harvel Nakundi, Allen Paul, Marty Quinn, Lenard Rutledge, James Cotman, The Melton Mustafa 18 piece Orchestra, selected middle, high school and college bands, local bands, accomplished authors, artist, vendors and more. The festival opens with a night of live jazz and poetry, continues with workshops and performances on Saturday, and ends with a red-carpet event and closeout concert. Visit mmjf24.eventbrite.com.

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OPERA…FROM A SISTAH’S POINT OF VIEW: Showcasing the fresh talent of rising Black opera stars, alongside international opera star Angela Brown’s tongue-in-cheek commentary on the plots from a Black perspective, the Florida Grand Opera show blows up preconceived expectations. Performances Sunday, Feb. 28, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., general admission tickets $10 at fgo.orgor or by calling the box office at 1-80074-1010. All events in strict accordance with CDC guidelines for social distancing; masks required.

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“BLACK HISTORY, BLACK FUTURE” FINE ART EXHIBIT: History Fort Lauderdale is featuring works for show and sale from Dillard Center for the Arts’ Advanced Placement (AP) students, representing a contemporary view Black History from the perspective of students at the school that was instrumental in overturning segregation laws in the City of Fort Lauderdale 50 years ago. Through Feb. 28., call 954-463-4431 or visit historyfortlauderdale.org.

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ARSHT CENTER CELEBRATIONS VIRTUAL, IN-PERSON: The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County (@arshtcenter) virtual lineup commemorating Black History Month includes the second-annual Heritage Festival and final installment of The Heritage Project Online Salon Series: The Business of Show. Visit arshtcenter.org.

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THE LEGACY PROJECT: Utilizing the world of technology, Microsoft will highlight and virtually transport 13 of the world’s top Black history museum exhibits into every student’s home or classroom, in partnership with museums, historical landmarks, cultural centers, athletes and civic influencers worldwide. The Black History Month series of free immersive and interactive experiences for K-12 schools and the community will be available through Feb. 28. Visit sway.office.com/zwfstm0rdn8jplfx?ref=link.

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“THE BLACK FAMILY: REPRESENTATION, IDENTITY AND DIVERSITY”: New exhibit honoring Black History Month and Black families in Miami-Dade, now open at the Stephen P. Clark Center, 111 NW 1st St., downtown Miami.

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SISTRUNK EXHIBITION EXPLORES GATHERING PLACES: “The Porch is the Tree is the Watering Hole,” an introspection meant to highlight the Black experience in Black neighborhoods, and celebrate Sistrunk’s history, at the AfricanAmerican Research Library and Cultural Center, 2650 Sistrunk Blvd., Fort Lauderdale. Free and open to the public with reservations through May 2021, health and safety guidelines must be maintained. Call 954-357-7457 or visit artscalendar.com/sistrunk.

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