Celebrate Black History Month with the LA Kings

Black History Month is here! Join us in celebrating and honoring the profound impact Black history and culture have made on the greater Los Angeles community as we shine a spotlight on one of our Black teammates at the LA Kings. Additionally, we would like to offer resources to help provide a starting point for educating, celebrating and acting all year round.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

RESOURCES

Educate

• Black History Month is celebrated every February to honor the history, sacrifices, and accomplishments of Black Americans.
• First recognized in 1976, Black History Month was designated the month of February in recognition of Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln and their contributions to the emancipation of slaves. Both men share a birthday the second week of the month.
• The Association for the Study of African American Life and History, whose founder Carter G. Woodson first established Negro History Week, sets a different theme every year to emphasize specific issues to the public. 2025’s theme is African Americans and Labor. For additional information and to learn more about the history of Black Americans as changemakers, click here.
  • Learn more about the African American Army Nurses in World War II in the digital exhibit with the Smithsonian found here.

Celebrate

• Join the LA Kings in celebrating Black History Month, presented by Iron Bow on February 26 at 7:00PM at Crypto.com Arena.
  • Purchase a ticket pack to participate in an unforgettable open skate session featuring the best R&B hits from the 2000s to 2010s!
• Celebrate the arts at the Pan African Film and Arts Festival from February 4– 17 at the Culver Theater.
• Attend a local parade or festival:
  • 8th Annual Los Angeles Black History Month Festival on February 23
  • Long Beach African American Festival on February 22 and 23
• Check out favorite musicians and authors of LA Kings employees:
  • Sam Cooke
  • Walter Mosely
  • Kendrick Lamar

Act

• Support Black-owned businesses highlighted on BlackedOwnedEverything.
• Take the pledge to “Get Uncomfortable” with Black Girl Hockey Club and their campaign to disrupt racism on and off the ice.
• Support Brotherhood Crusade’s mission of improving quality of life and meeting the unmet needs of low-income, underserved, under-represented and disenfranchised individuals in South Los Angeles.