A New Era: Celebrating Black Dolls & the New Era of Beauty. Each display will showcase the beauty of the Black Barbie Doll and the impact it has had on American and African American Culture. Display will also be located at the Frank E. Merriweather, Jr, Branch Library, Leroy R. Coles, Jr. Branch Library, and the Isaías González-Soto Branch Library.

Visit the Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens during the month of February to celebrate several important black horticulturists, botanists, and agriculturists through their exhibit, Roots & Blooms: Celebrating Black Horticultural Heritage. Visitors will learn about several important figures like Dr. George Washington Carver, Edmond Albius, and Dr. Marie Clark Taylor and their contributions to the plant world. The exhibit is included with regular admission.