Bridgeport, CT – The City of Bridgeport is celebrating Black History Month during February 2025 and recognizes this year’s theme: African Americans and Labor. This year’s theme is set to highlight African Americans within the workforce and the significant roles African Americans have held since July 2, 1964 when The Civil Rights Act made employment discrimination illegal.

“Bridgeport is a culturally rich community that places a strong emphasis on inclusivity, and I believe it’s essential to highlight our African American communities as much as we can, especially in the ways they contribute to our workforce,” said Mayor Ganim. “There are countless stories to share—whether they reflect joy, pain, or love. This year’s Black History Month theme is vital for African American communities to share their life experiences with the world.”

As this month puts creativity underneath the Black History Month microscope, there are many City-wide events for residents and visitors to attend throughout the month of February, listed below. All are encouraged to visit any of these events while keeping up with the City of Bridgeport social media accounts on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates on other events happening this month.

• Bridgeport Public Library: Black History Month-specific events will be held throughout the month; visit https://bportlibrary.org/calendar/ to check the calendar for different library branch locations
• February 18^th: Black History Month Career Panel at CT State Housatonic
• February 24^th: Bridgeport Public Schools Student Debate
• February 25^th: Black History Month Small Business Pop-Up Market