2026 Liberation Calendar
2026 Liberation Calendar created by @blackheritageacademy
This February, Black Scranton Project is doing something intentional.
We're following the 2026 Liberation Calendar — a partnership between Black Heritage Academy and the African American Policy Forum — as part of our Black History Month commemoration.
The Liberation Calendar is a daily practice designed to help us restore, ground, mourn, resist, rejoice, imagine, and connect throughout the month. Each day offers a suggested practice, a reflection question, and a call to action.
This isn't passive remembrance. It's active engagement with our history, our present, and our future.
Why We're Practicing Alongside You
At Black Scranton Project, we believe liberation isn't a destination — it's a daily practice.
As the creators of the Liberation Calendar write:
"As Black people, our path forward—toward justice, liberation, and self-determination—begins with care: for ourselves, for each other, and for our collective history."
That resonates deeply with our mission. This year's Black History Month theme, Black History: A Centennial Celebration, marks 100 years since Carter G. Woodson founded Negro History Week — what would become Black History Month. It's a moment to honor the legacy of intentional remembrance and to recommit ourselves to it.
How to Join Us
1. Sign up for the Liberation Calendar You'll receive a daily email with that day's practice, reflection prompts, and ways to take action. 👉 Sign up at blackheritageacademy.org
2. Get your tools ready The Liberation Calendar suggests having a journal and a candle to bring light to the journey. We'll be doing the same at BSPCAC.
3. Practice with us throughout February We'll be sharing reflections, prompts, and connections to the calendar throughout the month on our social media. Follow along @blackscranton.
Day 1: Begin a Daily Liberation Practice
We're kicking off our practice today — February 1 — at our Black History Month Opening Reception.
Founder & CEO Glynis Johns-Powell will lead a libation ceremony at 3 PM to set intentions for our organization and community. It's a moment of grounding, connection, and collective commitment.
Event Details:
🗓 Sunday, February 1 | 2–5 PM
📍 BSPCAC | 1902 N. Main Ave, Scranton
✨ Program + special performances at 3 PM
🆓 FREE & open to all
Throughout the Month
The Liberation Calendar organizes each day around a theme:
Day-Theme Sunday-Restoring, Monday-Grounding, Tuesday-Mourning, Wednesday-Resisting, Thursday-Rejoicing Friday-Imagining, Saturday-Connecting
Some highlights from the calendar:
Feb 4: Speak Truth to Power
Feb 11: Tell Her Story of Resistance
Feb 18: Fight for the Freedom to Learn
Feb 24: Break Silence: #SayHerName
Feb 27: Imagine Your Afrofuture
Feb 28: Expand Your Circle
We'll be weaving these themes into our programming all month long.
This Is Our Practice
Black History Month isn't just about looking back. It's about building forward — with intention, with community, and with care.
We hope you'll join us.
Sign up for the Liberation Calendar: blackheritageacademy.org
See our full BHM 2026 event lineup: blackscranton.org/bhm2026
The Liberation Calendar is brought to you by Black Heritage Academy and the African American Policy Forum.
