Each February, Black History Month gives everyone an opportunity to celebrate the history, experience, and culture of Black Americans. This February, the McKinney Black History Month program offers a plethora of opportunities for local communities to celebrate African Americans' journeys, voices, and significant contributions to North Texas. This year, the McKinney Chamber Foundation presents McKinney Black History Month 2025: Homecoming: Where Legacy Meets Celebration, a community-led and community-focused event program.
You can set reminders for individual events through the McKinney Black History Month interactive events page.
The McKinney Black History Month website is full of details about February’s signature events and programs scheduled to honor, celebrate, and uplift the contributions of African Americans to the culture and history of McKinney and the surrounding area. The majority of the McKinney Black History Month activities are free and open to the public with only one exception:
- an R&B Brunch on Sunday, Feb. 15, 1-4 p.m. at Gather in Downtown McKinney ($50).
McKinney residents and visitors also have the opportunity to attend other engaging and impactful events such as:
- the African American Inventors Exhibit at THE McKinney First Baptist Church, 401 W. Erwin Avenue, in McKinney (three private showings; details below); and
- the annual College Megafest at Collin College McKinney Campus on Feb. 15.
The McKinney Black History Month CEO Breakfast Series features CEO of Parrish Restaurants Roland Parrish as the featured speaker with special guest moderator "Lady Jade" (both shown here) on Feb. 20 at 7:30 a.m. at
Independent Financial HQ in Craig Ranch.
All year, the McKinney Black History Month website shares activities, events, and reflections that celebrate Black history
and shine a light on the legacy and future of McKinney’s and Collin County’s diverse communities. Visit the www.McKinneyBHM.com interactive calendar to learn more, get tickets, add events to your calendar, and share with your friends, family, and colleagues.
Below is the list of McKinney Black History Month events and activities. Please visit the event website for ticket links and more info.
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Feb. 8, 15 and 22 (Saturdays) - AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS EXHIBIT
Location: THE McKinney First Baptist Church, 401 W. Erwin Ave.
These are private tours; contact Alethia at 214-549-9365 to arrange your free private tour. Hours are 10 a.m.-2 p.m. - Feb. 15 (Saturday) - THE 2025 COLLEGE MEGAFEST BLACK COLLEGE EXPO
Location: Collin College Conference Center - McKinney Campus, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Engage with ambassadors from local colleges, historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), and career professionals while exploring college prep and future opportunities with a Financial Aid Workshop and ACT/SAT Discussion. For information on College Megafest Scholarships, email CollegeMegafest@gmail.com. Reserve your post HERE.
- Feb. 15 (Saturday) - R&B BRUNCH featuring KOURTNEY WHITE
Location: Gather in Downtown McKinney, 207 E. Virginia, at 1-4 p.m. Tickets are $50 and can be purchased HERE.
- Feb. 22 (Thursday) - CEO BREAKFAST SERIES featuring ROLAND PARRISH
Location: Independent Financial Corporate Headquarters, 7677 Henneman Way, 7:30-9:30 a.m.
Moderated by "Lady Jane" Burrows
Other events on the schedule that are taking place in other Collin County locations are:
- Feb. 26 (Wednesday) - THRIVE PIONEERING EXCELLENCE AWARDS & BLACK HISTORY PROGRAM
Location: Collin County Frisco Campus, 9700 Wade Boulevard, Frisco; 7-9 p.m. Tickets are FREE and available on EventBrite.
- Feb. 28 (Friday) - Harmony of Unity Gospel - The Sound of Black History; Location and other details: TBD
