During the month of February, Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD joins the nation in observing Black History Month, a time dedicated to exploring the rich history and cultural contributions of African Americans to the United States.
Founded by historian Carter G Woodson in 1926, Black History Month first began as a week-long event to commemorate the contributions made by people of African descent to the United States. The month of February was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of abolitionist Frederick Douglass and President Abraham Lincoln. During the U.S. bicentennial in 1976, Black History Week was expanded to a month-long celebration.
CFBISD believes in honoring the rich diversity and traditions of our students, families and staff year-round during nationally designated cultural months. Several campuses will host events throughout the month to celebrate Black History. A full list of events can be found below:
Ranchview HS - Poetry Slam
2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6
8401 E Valley Ranch Pkwy, Irving, TX 75063
R. L. Turner HS - Black History Month Celebration
11-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8
1600 S Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006
Rainwater ES - Annie Heads Rainwater Celebration
1-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8
1408 E Frankford Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
Sheffield ES - African American Cultural Night
5:30-7 p.m.Tuesday, Feb. 11
18110 Kelly Blvd, Dallas, TX 75287
McLaughlin Strickland ES - 2nd Grade Black History Performance
6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 18
3030 Fyke Rd, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
CFBISD African American Read-In
5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19
Newman Smith HS - 2335 N Josey Ln, Carrollton, TX 75006
Early College HS - Black History Month Celebration
1:30 p.m.- 3:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21
Brookhaven Auditorium - 3939 Valley View Lane, Farmers Branch, TX 75234
McKamy ES - Celebrating Black History
5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25
3443 Briargrove Ln, Dallas, TX 75287
Creekview HS - Annual Soul Food Social
5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26
3201 Old Denton Rd, Carrollton, TX 75007
Polk MS - Annual Soul Food Social
3:45-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb 27
2001 Kelly Blvd, Carrollton, TX 75006
McCoy ES - 2nd Grade Program "Ice Cream Man": How Augustus Jackson Made a Sweet Treat Better
6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27 and 1:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28
2425 McCoy Rd, Carrollton, TX 75006
Riverchase ES - Black History Poetry Slam
6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27
272 S MacArthur Blvd, Coppell, TX 75019
Landry ES - Black History Month Performance & Living History Museum
6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27
265 Red River Trail, Irving, TX 75063