Black labor leaders fought for workers of color, trailblazing work that continues as the Trump administration strips away key protections.

Black History Month Anderson locations to see, the Church Street Heritage Plaza in downtown Anderson, with storyboards and displays. Barbecue and fried fish were popular delicacies that attracted crowds to the area as well as artists and musicians who also performed on Church Street.

President Donald Trump signed the Black History Month proclamation for February 2025, but not all government agencies will observe.