Urban League’s Feb. 6 Black History Cultural Celebration

On Thursday, February 6th from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., the Urban League of Greater Hartford (Hartford, CT) will host the 2025 Black History Celebration: A Legacy Revealed | Expressions of Hope event at the Mark Twain House & Museum on 351 Farmington Ave. in Hartford, featuring vendors, food, entertainment, the 2025 Legacy Honors Awards and music, poetry, and dance.

The annual free event, made possible by Title Legacy Sponsor Liberty Bank and other institutional partners, is in its 10th year of showcasing the achievements and contributions of African American, Afro-Caribbean, and Afro-Latino cultures in the Capital Region through interactive exhibits, inspiring performances, and reflections of history.

“One of the things I love about this event is the entire community gets to experience the spirit behind the work we do,” says David Hopkins, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Urban League of Greater Hartford, which in September 2024 celebrated 60 years of service to the Connecticut community. “It is important for people to know that there is not only history, but legacy, in our people.” The historic organization’s programs and operations impact more than 3,000 individuals and their families every year in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development, housing, personal financial management, community health, and social justice.

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