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Honor, Reflect, and Celebrate: MLK Day & Black History Month in Lansing 2025
MLK Day Kicks off the Start of Black History Month With Celebrations and Reverence
Discover the rich history of our nation, state, and the Greater Lansing Area by remembering, celebrating, and learning alongside your kids. It’s a meaningful way to honor the past while inspiring the future.
Not sure where to begin? Lansing offers a variety of museums and special events to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day and celebrate Black History Month in 2025.
This February, take advantage of the many unique resources and events happening in our community to make MLK Day and Black History Month unforgettable.
Celebrate, learn, and grow together!
Black History Month Honors How Far We’ve Come + Reminds Us Where We Need to Go
Though there is still progress to be made, Black History Month is a time for commemorating the ground that’s been covered through the hard work and sacrifice of those who’ve gone before us.
The song Dance for the Dead by Sareem Poems expresses this month of observance so eloquently in its chorus, “Dance for those that we’ve lost. Dance for those who paid the cost. Dance for those who gave their lives. Dance until we get it right.”
Here are some ways where we can “dance” (honor) this February in honor of Black History Month:
Ways to Participate in Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Black History Month
1 – Libraries
Local Libraries are committed to having MLK and Black History resources available.
Check with your local library to find out how you can get started!
Looking for a way to give back to the community? MSU is holding a book drive this month to “stuff the library” full of diverse reading material for local public schools.
2 – Family Friendly Movies
USA Today lists 20 family-friendly movies for Black History Month.
Pop some popcorn, sit down, and educate the whole family!
3 – Epic
Epic has online books for kids to learn more about African American History.
Don’t have an account? There is a FREE 7-day trial to get started.
It is a great resource and a really fun way for kids to learn.
4 – Head to Local Lansing Historic Sites and Museums
All Around the African World Museum and Resource Center, 1136 Shepard, Lansing, MI, 48912
Lansing Association of Women’s Club, 301 N Butler St, Lansing, MI 48915
Michigan History Museum, 702 W Kalamazoo St, Lansing, MI 48915
Michigan State Capitol Building, 100 N Capitol Ave, Lansing, MI 48933
MSU Broad Art Museum, 547 E Circle Dr, East Lansing, MI 48824
5 – Local Lansing Events to Honor Martin Luther King Jr. and Black History Month
Want to get more involved? Check out these local Lansing Events:
Get Involved, Learn Something New, and Honor MLK Jr. This Black History Month
There are so many ways to be more involved in the education of our families.
Taking the day off from school on MLK Jr. Day to celebrate Black History Month is a great step to understanding our local Lansing History.
Be sure to check out these amazing resources throughout the year, too.
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