Mark your calendars! African American Community Initiative (AACI) is hosting their 2026 Black History Month celebration! This year’s event will be an educational experience: a tour of the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center in Redwood City. 

Event description:

Join us for a free, all-ages community educational experience honoring 100 years of Black History Month at the Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center. We invite you to gather in celebration and learning, with light refreshments provided.

Space is limited to 75 attendees on a first-come, first-served basis, and children under 14 must be accompanied by a parent, guardian, or adult.
Registration closes on February 9, 2026. Registration is required for this event. See more info below. 

Date: Sat, 2/21/26
Time: 1:00PM- 3:00PM PST
Location: Domini Hoskins Black History Museum & Learning Center  (890 Jefferson Ave, Redwood City)
Contact: Dee Pennix at aaci.initiative@gmail.com

Media Notice: 

This event will have photography and videography. Your entrance into the event area constitutes your full consent to being filmed and photographed by the County of San Mateo. The County of San Mateo reserves the right to use any photography or film taken in the event area
without providing compensation to you. Such use by County may include, but is not limited to, postings to social media or websites, and/or use in promotional or informational materials in any medium.

You agree to release and discharge the County of San Mateo, its agents, representatives, assigns, and licensees from all claims, demands, and liabilities arising out of or in connection with the use of your likeness.

Alternatively, if you wish to participate/attend the event, but do not wish to have your photograph used in accordance with the above notice, please contact an Event Organizer. 

Registration Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2026BHM

About AACI:

The mission of the African American Community Initiative is to become a known resource for African American Community members facing challenges with finding and utilizing mental health services, while addressing inequalities faced by African Americans in our county.  Our vision is to build a community driven support system for reducing mental health and substance use treatment disparities, and the stigma of mental illness.
 
Learn more about their work here. 

Past Black History Month Events

2/17 – 2024 Black History Month Celebration