
Black and white photo of Reno sign. (Photo courtesy of Nick Ares/Flickr).
Reno honors Black History Month with a community celebration at City Plaza, uniting local organizations to celebrate African American heritage.
In celebration of Black History Month, Reno residents will gather at the heart of their city for a special commemorative event. The City Plaza will transform into a space of cultural recognition and community unity as local organizations come together to honor African American heritage and contributions.

Overhead shot of Reno street and welcome sign. (Photo courtesy of GPA Photo Archive/Flickr).
Community organizations unite for Black History Month celebration
The City of Reno is collaborating with two prominent local organizations—Our Story, Inc. and the Northern Nevada Black Cultural Awareness Society (NNBCAS)—to host a special Black History Month recognition event. The celebration will take place at Reno City Plaza on Wednesday, February 5, beginning at 4:30 p.m.
This public gathering represents a partnership between municipal government and cultural organizations dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black history and achievements in Northern Nevada. The event provides an opportunity for community members to come together and participate in a meaningful kickoff to Black History Month.
This story was generated in part by AI and edited by The Nevadan staff.
This article first appeared on Good Info News Wire and is republished here under a Creative Commons license.
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