February is recognized nationally as Black History Month, and New York City has long been a place of historical significance in the African American community. From the myriad cultural experiences to civil rights and social justice movements rooted here, it's essential to pay tribute to the immense contributions Black Americans and people of African descent have made to the five boroughs. We want to encourage families to celebrate and support the dynamic Black-owned businesses that bring Black Joy to our NYC communities every day of the year by shining a light on a selection of them.

From notable museums and theaters to soulful restaurants, monuments, parks, sculptures, and more honoring the rich Black experience in New York, this list is 39 strong, yet merely a jumping-off point to inspire you to enjoy and support the contributions of the Black community to NYC. If you want to start your exploration of Black History at home, why not pick up one of these 30+ children's books celebrating the Black experience—many centered on or written in NYC.

Long Island has a diverse population that is quickly growing, and the business community reflects that. There are many Black-owned businesses on Long Island that are kid-friendly.

So whether you are headed out to a family-friendly restaurant, looking for a sweet treat, want some culture, or just want to celebrate, there is a Black-owned business on Long Island to help. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of Black-owned restaurants, bakeries, and other companies you and your children will love.

February is Black History Month, but it’s important to celebrate and support the dynamic Black-owned businesses in Los Angeles not just in February, but all 365 days of the year. Our list below highlights Black-owned restaurants and Black-owned shops where you’ll find some of the best eats, treats, and shopping in Los Angeles, as well as museums and historical sites that offer opportunities for important discussions about civil rights and local Black history.

For more great kid-friendly activities and events to celebrate Black History month, browse our Los Angeles events calendar— and don't miss our list of Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month.

Atlanta has and remains a crucial piece of African American life—the birthplace of the civil rights movement and Martin Luther King Jr.; now a utopia for successful black-owned businesses, practices, restaurants, and more. Atlanta pays homage to King's work and the fight for equality at various museums and landmarks throughout the area. The city's African American roots continue to extend, as today's Atlanta attracts bright minds and great leaders from around the world, including younger generations attending notable historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) of the Atlanta University Center consortium.

In honor of Black History Month, we're spotlighting black-owned restaurants near Atlanta, black-owned shops, and African American historical sites and important locations in Atlanta. This round-up only scratches the surface of the many black-owned businesses worthy of a visit; but it is a reminder for our community to support locally-owned businesses, large and small, owned and operated by people from all races, religions, and backgrounds.

Black-owned businesses in Philadelphia are thriving, and we’re highlighting some of the kid-friendly places where families can show support during Black History Month, or any month. These Black-owned shops and landmarks reflect the diversity of Philly’s Black community, teach our shared history, and enhance the culture of a city to which African Americans have made immense contributions.

Our list includes museums and historical sites that offer opportunities for important discussions around civil rights, alongside Black-owned restaurants and businesses where families will find some of the best eats, treats, and shopping in the city. For more family-friendly activities and events to celebrate Black History Month, browse our event calendar and the Best Things To Do in Philly in February with Kids. Check out 30+ Children's Books to Celebrate Black History Month for great reads that represent and affirm kids of color. If you'd like more stories like this sent straight to your inbox, sign up for our newsletters.

In honor of Black History Month, we’ve rounded up a list of black-owned businesses and historical sites and museums you can visit to learn more about African American history in Central Florida. From the first all-black incorporated city in the U.S., to the field where Jackie Robinson played his first professional baseball game, Central Florida has many historical sites and landmarks to explore.

We’ve also included a list of black-owned restaurants and shops near Orlando. Many local businesses have been impacted by the pandemic over the last couple of years; your family can support these establishments not just in February, but all year. While this is a spotlight of some amazing black-owned businesses, it by no means encompasses everywhere worth visiting.

February is Black History Month, which means there is no better time to get to know some of the many Black-owned businesses and African American cultural landmarks in the DC area. From Black-owned restaurants and retailers to African American historical sites and museums, you're sure to find plenty of places to wow and inspire your family on this list.

Here are 22 Black-owned restaurants, Black-owned shops and businesses, and African American cultural sites in and near DC to visit with kids all year long. Some of them also made our lists of free museums in DC and must-try ice cream shops near DC!

New Jersey holds a unique position in African American history. There are at least 16 underground railroad sites you can still visit in New Jersey, including ones in Jersey City, Boonton, Cranbury, Salem, and Medford. Lawnside in Camden County was a haven for freed and escaped slaves and became the first all-Black community in the North. Black History Month provides an opportunity to honor the lives and legacies of Black New Jerseyans past and present. Shopping at Black-owned businesses is one of the most powerful actions you can take to support the Black community in New Jersey. Not only can your money help small businesses grow, but it puts power directly into the hands of Black entrepreneurs, artists, and creators.

While this is not a comprehensive list, we’ve compiled 50 family-friendly African American historical sites, Black-owned shops, Black-owned restaurants, and Black-owned small businesses in New Jersey. In seeking out these Black-owned businesses, you stand in solidarity and make a difference today—not just for Black History Month, but 365 days a year. Any day is a good day to show your support.

For an at-home way to celebrate the Black experience, bookmark this list of 30+ children's books to celebrate Black History Month—many were written by Black authors.