Black History Month

Join Visit Fort Worth in Celebrating Black History Month

Fort Worth is home to a rich tapestry of cultures. Discover the Black heritage that shaped Fort Worth and contributed to the city’s economic accomplishments and cultural diversity. 

Many of Fort Worth’s most popular attractions are a continuation of traditions born out of Black community and culture. 

  • Visit the Bill Pickett Rodeo, the longest-running Black Rodeo in the US. Founded in 1984, it was created to give Black cowboys a platform, develop the next generation of rodeo stars and bring the sport of rodeo to a new generation of fans. Learn more here.
  • Spend time in the Historic Southside, where the National Juneteenth Museum is scheduled to open in 2025. Historical landmarks like Evans Plaza and the Lenora Rolla Heritage Center Museum help to preserve the African American contributions to Tarrant County. 
  • Support Black-owned businesses and restaurants and discover local favorites for barbecue, coffee, shopping, baked goods, theater experiences and more. Check out the list below to see a list of Black-owned businesses in Fort Worth. 

Black History Month Events

Featured Blog Posts

Dining

Spotlight: Carpenter's Cafe

Katrina and Travis Carpenter are a dynamic duo, excited to grow their business here in Fort Worth and make the community better for future generations. Katrina, a former…

Arts and Culture

Celebrate Juneteenth in Fort Worth

Fort Worth celebrates Juneteenth with citywide celebrations featuring parades, music festivals, educational events and more. It is an opportunity for reflection, learning and…

Dining

Scotty Scott: Cooking up Plates

Scotty Scott’s journey in food led him from blogger to book author. Growing up in Detroit, Fort Worth-based, self-taught chef Scotty Scott discovered his passion for cooking…

Arts and Culture

Celebrating Blackness in American Music

As a teenager, Brandi Waller-Pace felt left out from depictions of American music. The fiddle, banjo, and other quintessential American instruments were often associated with white…

Black Hospitality Leaders

 

Video: Legends and Legacies

Commentaries on Fort Worth's African American History

Video Directed by Adam Dietrich and Elliott Gilbert

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