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Black History Month Anniversary Gala
Sat, Feb 28
|Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel
A Century of Black History Commemoration
Time & Location
Feb 28, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Renaissance Arlington Capital View Hotel, 2800 Potomac Ave, Arlington, VA 22202, USA
About the event
🖤✨ A Century of Black History. One Unforgettable Night. ✨🖤
Join the celebration as we honor 100 years of Black History Month at the 26th Annual Virginia Black History Month Gala — an evening of culture, excellence, legacy, and pride. This historic centennial commemoration brings together leaders, creatives, educators, and community members from across the Commonwealth to celebrate the past, present, and future of Black history.
🎤 This year’s gala features keynote speaker Kadeem Hardison of A Different World, with all HBCUs recognized — so come ready to represent, reminisce, and rejoice!
🎙️ Black Fredericksburg Radio is proud to collaborate with the Virginia Black History Month Association and will be broadcasting LIVE from the event, capturing the voices, moments, and magic of this powerful night.
🗓 Saturday, February 28, 2026
⏰ 6:00 – 9:00 PM