Underground Atlanta is proud to announce the 2009 Black History Month "Express Yourself" contest winner, Jazmia Henry! Her artwork is titled U.N.I.T.Y and was inspired from the early 90's hip-hop hit from Queen Latifah. Congratulations Jazmia! We also congratulate our Black History Month grand prize winner, Don Kimble. Don correctly named the African-American pioneers in history featured during week 2 of Black History Month (Nikki Giovanni and Dorthy Dandridge). Congratulations Don!

Black In Film:
A Series of Conversations and a Showcase of Historical Lineage in Cinema

Join us each Saturday in February for the Black In Film speaker series presented by the African American Cinema Gallery and The Peachtree Village International Film Festival. Sessions begin promptly at 12:00pm and will take place in the ACVB Visitor Center Theater (located at Upper Alabama Street & Pryor Street), at Underground Atlanta.

- Saturday, February 7 – Create Your Own Hollywood

- Saturday, February 14 – Behind the Camera – Another Avenue Into Hollywood

- Saturday, February 21 – A Classic African American Film Screening and The Untold Story About A Place Called Black Hollywood

- Saturday, February 28 – Cast Me If You Can

Click here for a detailed listing of speakers and topics

African-American Cinema Gallery exhibit

AACG is an inspirational tribute to Black actors, actresses and authors whose creativity has inspired the nation throughout history. It’s a touring multimedia presentation, which consists of an exhibit that covers numerous African American films, more than 100 actors and actresses, and many drama series and sitcoms. It also includes essays, posters, news clippings, books, screenplays, exclusive children collectibles-dolls, action figures and cartoon characters, rare photos and famous quotes of great actors and actresses and much more. This collection contains more than 100 one of a kind items of memorabilia. Located in Upper Exchange at Underground Atlanta, 12:00pm – 6:00pm.

- Saturdays: February 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th; 12:00pm - 6:00pm

Lights. Camera. Action

Enjoy live entertainment as Atlanta’s talented community sets the stage at Underground Atlanta with performances inspired by Black History Month.

- Saturday, February 7 – A’lise Holliday’s Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - 12:00pm-2:00pm

- Sunday, February 15 – Randolph School singers – 1:00pm-2:00pm

- Saturday, February 21 - Sonya McGuire’s Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.- 2:00pm-4:00pm

Black History Month Community Marketplace

- Friday, February 13 – True Colors Theatre Company booth, 12:00pm – 4:00pm

Ongoing Daily Programming

APEX On Display – The African American Panoramic Experience (APEX) Museum exhibit will be on display throughout the month of February in honor of Black History Month. The mission of the APEX Museum is to accurately interpret and present history from an African American perspective in order to help all American and International visitors better understand and appreciate the contributions of African Americans to America as well as the world. Located in Upper Exchange at Underground Atlanta above the Information Booth.   Tuesday - Saturday; 12:00pm - 4:00pm

Guess Who – Do you know your Black History? Test your knowledge at Underground Atlanta and receive free gifts, coupons and giveaways. Correctly name all of the pictured influential African Americans in history and walk away with an Underground Atlanta prize! The contest will be held throughout the month of February. (Visit the Underground Atlanta Information Booth for details.)

History 101 – Learn about influential African Americans in history as Underground Atlanta features Black History leaders and events throughout the month of February. Take our guided history tour, From Civil War to Civil Rights, for a glimpse of Atlanta and Underground Atlanta’s past, present and future. Tickets available at the Information Booth for $6 per person. Tours offered: Friday and Saturday 11:00am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm; Sunday 1:00pm, 3:00pm

Express Yourself – Can you paint, draw, or color? Enter Underground Atlanta’s Black History Month Creativity Contest and have your art displayed throughout the month of February. (Entries must be inspired by Black History Month. Contest is open to youth to 16 years of age. Submit entries at the Underground Atlanta Information Booth. Judging will take place on March 2. A Grand Prize Winner will be announced on March 3.)