Join the Historical Society of Palm Beach County on Thursday, February 27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for a captivating exploration of the Highwaymen art movement. Renowned artist Doretha Hair Truesdell will demonstrate her painting technique and share stories that bring this iconic style to life.
Join the Historical Society of Palm Beach County on Wednesday, February 5 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for an inspiring evening as Florida Highwayman artist Robert L. Lewis demonstrates his iconic painting style. Experience art in action and celebrate the creative legacy of the Highwaymen during Black History Month.
Experience an immersive evening of dance in non-traditional spaces at the Kravis Center on Saturday, February 22 from 9 a.m.-9:30 p.m. Hosted by the Natural Movers Foundation, this unique event brings site-specific choreography, live music, and interactive performances together for an unforgettable celebration of movement and creativity.
Celebrate Black History Month with Black Art Matters, a vibrant showcase of young Black artists amplifying their voices in our community. Join us every Thursday in February at 6:30 p.m. at CityZen Garden to experience fresh talent and powerful expression—don’t miss this inspiring event!
Support local black-owned businesses and their contributions to the energy of the Downtown district. The following is a list you can support right now! From Food Network’s “Halloween Baking Championship” runner-up and creative genius baker to experienced law firms to a chic style boutique; these businesses are stitched into the fabric of our community.
Note: This list is not comprehensive and will be updated as quickly as we are able to.
Blue Mountain Coffee
540 Clematis Street, #3
(561) 318-7296
This popular coffee house opened its doors in 2020 and exclusively serves 100% Jamaican Blue Mountain coffee. Their beans are renowned for being grown world’s highest mountain. Enjoy the rich aroma and smooth delicate taste during breakfast or lunch with homemade delights available every day as well. Owner Allison Boettcher is always there to greet guests. Originally from St. Andrew’s Parish, a Jamaican town that claims home to a stretch of the Blue Mountain range. Boettcher brings the passion of her homeland’s food to this unique spot.
Ganache Bakery
306 S. Dixie Highway
(561) 507-5082
Founded in 2011, Ganache Bakery Café is one of Downtown West Palm Beach’s premier baking business. The team firmly believes in providing the highest quality baked products made from scratch from only the finest ingredients. Highlights from the menu includes signature key lime tarts, rum cake and custom-made cakes for any occasion. The bakery is run by husband-and-wife duo Jamal and Nishanee Lake, who both hail from the Caribbean. Jamal is popularly known for his feature on a Food Network Baking Championship.
“At the time, we saw an opportunity to be a part of the growth and transformation that was about to take place in the Downtown and surrounding areas. Downtown West Palm Beach has a great mix of many cultures and people of all walks of life and at the time we planned to open, there was a need for a good bakery that offers custom cakes, specialty dessert, baking/cooking classes and Caribbean treats like our rum cakes and Caribbean fruit cakes.”
Cousins Law
250 S. Australian Avenue, #1302
(561) 835-1727
Local law practice with stellar history of fighting for the rights of individuals, families and businesses in civil matters. Principal attorney Patrick Cousins, dubbed “The Lemon Law King,” has decades of experience as a Lemon Law Specialist with over 500 victories for his clients with defective automobiles. The firm also practices in the fields of Personal Injury and Personal Family Law. Their experienced team has reviewed more than 10,000 legal matters in over 30 years of practice and will handle your legal problem with professionalism and compassion.
Salesia Smith-Gordon Law
922 Second Street
(561) 655-9279
Salesia Smith-Gordon followed in her mother’s footsteps becoming a 2nd generation lawyer. As an experienced trial lawyer & pharmacist, her mission is to work hard to help rebuild the lives of those seriously injured seeking justice against corporations and people who cause bodily harm or death. In 1993, she opened a boutique injury law firm that’s backed by a team of top-notch paralegals and investigators, who take pride in their professional integrity and provides exemplary representation to each client, case by case handling civil litigation matters, concentrating in plaintiff’s personal injury, wrongful death and medication error actions.
Winston’s Nail & Facial Lounge
215 South Olive Avenue, #100
(561) 429-3142
A modern nail salon providing an experience with equal parts of style and service, without skimping on the details. Popular services include nails, facials, blowouts, lash extensions, and waxing. Winston’s is open seven days a week and there you will see owner Letticia Hannighan greeting guests.
Throughout the month of February, visit Claire Salmon’s poster exhibit, “Kijana Heroes.” Learn about the inspiring African and African American men and women who have shared their wisdom and example with us by their change-making actions. No registration required.
For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Throughout the month of February, visit Claire Salmon’s poster exhibit, “Kijana Heroes.” Learn about the inspiring African and African American men and women who have shared their wisdom and example with us by their change-making actions. No registration required.
For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Throughout the month of February, visit Claire Salmon’s poster exhibit, “Kijana Heroes.” Learn about the inspiring African and African American men and women who have shared their wisdom and example with us by their change-making actions. No registration required.
For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call 561-868-7701.
Calling all young artists and crafters! Join Children’s Librarian Ms. Camila for a relaxing hour of crafting and creativity. In honor of Black History Month, we will be making color squares inspired by the art of famous African American artist, Alma Thomas!
For families with children ages 5-11. Space is limited, and in-person signup begins in KidSpace at 1:30 p.m.
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For teens and tweens in grades 6-12. Let’s enjoy snacks and join us for a movie marathon! We’ll be showing “Black Panther” and “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.” Stick around and receive a free book, “Black Panther: Spellbound.”
For more information, visit WPBCityLibrary.org or call (561) 868-7705.
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