In honor of Black History Month, here’s a list of events happening in SWFL

Erica Van Buren, Fort Myers News-Press
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Black History month is an opportunity not just for Black people but everyone to honor and learn about the achievements of Black Americans.

Carter G. Woodson, the creator of Black History month, was a scholar whose dedication to celebrating the historic contributions of Black people led to the establishment of Black History Month, marked every February since 1976.

This list includes a mix of family-friendly events.

A free viewing of the documentary film “Teach Us All”

  • When: 6 p.m. -8:30 p.m., Feb. 10

  • Location: Roberto Clemente Park, 3265 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Fort Myers

  • Additional details: Popcorn, candy and soft drinks will be provided

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Honors and Scholarship Gala

  • When: 6:30 p,m. – 9 p.m., Feb. 11

  • Location: Crowne Plaza, 13051 Bell Tower Dr, Fort Myers, FL 33907

  • Hall of Fame Inductees: Veronica Barber, Constance Davis-White, Walt Wesley

  • Honorees: Tracy McMillion and Sonya McCarter

  • Tickets available: email martinbyrd@dunbarfestival.org or Eventbrite/Ticketspice

For Your Good Health Presented by Hodges University, Lee Health and Kappa Alpha Psi

  • When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 11

  • Location: Hodges University, Health Services Building U, 4501 Colonial Blvd, Fort Myers

Omega Psi Phi Pre-Super Bowl Party

  • When: 7:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m., Feb. 11

  • Location: American Legion Post 38, 1857 Jackson St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

FGCU Alphas X DFC Young Professionals and Proceeds Night Event

  • When: 6-8 p.m., Feb. 17

  • Location: Food Rock Cafe,10952 Eagle Village Dr Suite 440, Miromar Lakes, FL 33913

  • Purpose: Bring together Black Professionals, College students and those looking to build a relationship with them in Southwest Florida.

Alpha Kappa Alpha “Tour of the Motherland”

  • When: 6 p.m., Feb. 19

  • Location: Quality Life Center 3210 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Fort Myers STARS Division presents Black Cultural Experience Night

  • When: 6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m., Feb. 23

  • Location: City of Fort Myers STARS Complex, 2980 Edison Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33916

Heart and Hustle Health and Wellness Fest

  • When: 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Feb. 25

  • Location: Roberto Clemente Park, 3265 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Fort Myers, FL 33916

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Annual Omega Health Forum Presented by Omega Youth and Community Development Foundation

  • When: 8:30 a.m.-noon, Feb. 25

  • Location: Dunbar High School, 3800 E. Edison Ave., Fort Myers, FL

The Community Press Honors

  • When: 4 p.m.-6 p.m., Feb. 26

  • Location: Dunbar High School 3800 Edison Ave. Fort Myers, Fl 33916

  • For more information email Martin Byrd at martinbyrd@dunbarfestival.org

Location: Dunbar High School 3800 Edison Ave. Fort Myers, Fl 33916

For more information email Martin Byrd at martinbyrd@dunbarfestival.org

Jazz on the Lawn with award-winning trombonist Wycliffe Gordon as the featured artist

  • When: 3–6 p.m, Feb. 26

  • Location: Paradise Coast Sports Complex, 3940 City Gate Blvd. N., Naples, FL

  • Additional details: The event is being hosted by the Friends of the Collier County Museums and all proceeds benefit the Black History Baggage Car Project at the Naples Depot Museum.

  • Tickets are available at: https://www.foccm.org/

Erica Van Buren is the underserved communities reporter for The News-Press and Naples Daily News, part of the USA TODAY Network. Connect with her at EVanBuren@gannett.com or on Twitter: @EricaVanBuren32

This article originally appeared on Fort Myers News-Press: List of 2023 Black History Month events in Fort Myers, Naples, SWFL