Hartford Celebration This Week To Honor Black History

Urban League of Greater Hartford

HARTFORD, CT — A prominent Hartford civic group is hosting a major celebration just in time for February's commemoration of Black History Month.

The Urban League of Greater Hartford on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., will host the 2025 Black History Celebration: A Legacy Revealed | Expressions of Hope.

It will take place at the Mark Twain House & Museum. 351 Farmington Ave., Hartford.

The celebration is expected to have 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.

“One of the things I love about this event is the entire community gets to experience the spirit behind the work we do,” said 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 organization’s programs and operations impact more than 3,000 individuals and their families.

It focuses in the areas of youth development, adult education, workforce development, housing, personal financial management, community health, and social justice.

Proceeds from the support of corporations, foundations, and individual donors help fund Urban League of Greater Hartford programs and operations. Donations can be made at https://bit.ly/ulghdonation. The Urban League of Greater Hartford is a community-based, not-for-profit 501(c)(3), established in 1964 as the National Urban League’s 66th affiliate.