Black History Film Festival - Oakland
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 17:00 -
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 23:30
Event duration 6 hours
General Admission:
USD 0.00
About Black History Film Festival - Oakland
In 2026 Oakland, CA will kick off its Black History Film Festival screening event to join film hosts from Atlanta, Washington, DC and Miami
The venue is being confirmed and we are seeking a library but this one may not be the final venue. The day is locked in. RSVP today for the 1st Annual Black History Film Festival of Oakland. The Black History Film Festival was created by Marvin Arrington Jr in Atlanta in 2008. The festival expanded to Washington, DC in 2015 hosted by Richard Campbell and last year in Miami, FL hosted by Jason Jones. In 2026, the Black History Film Festival expanded to Oakland. We like to keep it local as part of the City's revitalization program and host the screenings in a library. More information to come. Filmmakers interested in submitting to the Black History Film Festival can submit here: Black History Film Festival - FilmFreeway
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Saturday, February 21, 2026, 17:00
Saturday, February 21, 2026, 23:30
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Black History Film Festival
https://www.blackhistoryfilmfestival.com/
2200 Fairburn Rd SW
The Black History Film Festival (BHFF), founded by Urban Film Review (UFR), is a premier cultural event dedicated to broadening the narrative of African American contributions to America’s history through the power of film. Established in 2008 at the Woodruff Arts Center in Atlanta, Georgia, BHFF has grown into a nationally recognized platform for showcasing documentaries and stories of unsung African American heroes whose legacies are often overlooked in traditional history books and Black History Month celebrations. In 2011, the festival moved to the Porter Sanford Performing Arts Center in Decatur, Georgia, where it became a cornerstone of Black History Month programming in metro Atlanta. As its popularity grew, BHFF expanded to the Riverside EpiCenter in Austell, Georgia, and later—in collaboration with Fulton County Commissioner Marvin Arrington, Jr.—to the Atlanta-Fulton Public Library System, extending its reach to new audiences. In 2016, Commissioner Arrington also introduced an essay and film competition for Fulton County high school students, awarding $500 scholarships to winners who highlighted their “Unsung Black History Heroes.” BHFF’s impact has extended beyond Georgia. In 2015, the festival made its Washington, D.C. debut at the celebrated Busboys & Poets Café, followed in 2016 by a partnership with Mayor Muriel Bowser and the historic Lincoln Theatre, solidifying its presence in the nation’s capital. Continuing its expansion, BHFF brought the festival to Miami, Florida in 2025 and is proud to announce a partnership with the Oakland International Film Festival in 2026, marking its debut in Oakland, California. With screenings aired on public access channels such as FGTV and ATL26, and through its ongoing partnerships with schools, civic leaders, and cultural institutions, BHFF continues to inspire, educate, and celebrate the power of Black stories.