Mobile Museum of Art marks end of Black History Month with cultural celebration

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The Mobile Museum of Art hosted a Black History Month celebration Saturday in partnership with the city of Mobile.

The event featured spoken poetry, cultural performances by the Africatown Drummers, screenings of “The League,” vendors and food trucks.

Miranda Nettles, event coordinator with the city of Mobile, said the event was intended to highlight local history.

“So, why it’s important right now is to celebrate our history in Mobile, that’s what today is all about,” Nettles said. “Black history is American history, it’s Mobile history. So, that’s what we want to highlight.”

Children attended a craft station and reading corner hosted by Gulf Regional Early Childhood Services.

President Gerald Ford officially recognized February as Black History Month in 1976.