Celebrating Black History Month in Salem-Keizer

February is recognized as Black History Month by the National Library of Congress and is honored throughout our community and all Salem-Keizer Public Schools.

When you walk around buildings, you will hear a plethora of different languages, you will see students with so many different lived experiences from different cultural backgrounds and views.
Ashley Dunn, SKPS Social Worker and Salem-Keizer NAACP Vice President

Coming Up This Month

This month, we encourage all members of the Salem-Keizer community to join together in learning about, sharing and celebrating Black history and the daily impact and accomplishment of Black and African American students, families and community members right here in Salem-Keizer.

Join us this month to celebrate culture through the evolution of music as a living timeline of resilience, brilliance and community, hosted by our Salem-Keizer Black Student Unions.

• Location: McKay High School auditorium
• Date: Feb. 20, 2026
• Time: 6 p.m.

Education Resources

In recognition of Black History Month, Salem-Keizer Public Schools has compiled resources that provide historical context, learning opportunities and age-appropriate reading lists to support students, staff and families.

Black History Month is one of many Heritage & Cultural Observances honored and celebrated within our school communities.