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Black History Month

Children participating in a race at a sports festival

This February, take some time to come out to Parks to learn about the trials and victories of black Americans.

Jackie Robinson Park

African–American Namesake Parks
Just as there are many influential African–Americans who have shaped the landscape of our culture, there are many Parks properties that have been named for a fraction of these important Americans.

Soul in Flight

Parks Sculptures: Honoring the African–American Experience
Take a look at these permanent sculptures, located throughout the city, which represent African–American persons and themes.

April Harrison, Blended, 2010, Mixed media

Arsenal Gallery Exhibit: Faith, Courage & Purpose—Celebrating Black History Month
Faith, Courage & Purpose: Artists of the Diaspora is an exhibition of 29 paintings sparked by the artists' unyielding commitment to educate and expose people to artists of color.

African-American Experience Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery: The African American Experience
This progression of images depicts various activities in the city�s parks from play to work.

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