Tuesday, February 11, 4:30pm, Columbus City Council Chambers, 90 W. Broad St.

Each February during the Black History Month Celebration, City Council highlights, celebrates and honors the work of African Americans in the Columbus community.

Named after James Preston Poindexter, the first Black Columbus City Councilmember, the Poindexter Awards are given during the Black History Month Celebration. This year’s celebration will be held Tuesday, February 11 in Columbus City Council Chambers in Columbus City Hall.

The 2025 National Black History Month theme is, “African Americans and Labor.” These awards recognize the accomplishments and achievements of individuals in our community who have made significant contributions to Columbus in this field.

Fill out the form below to RSVP for this year’s celebration.

Columbus City Council Black History Month Celebration RSVP

Columbus City Council welcomes you to celebrate Black History Month as we highlight and honor the work of African Americans in the labor industry. This year’s event includes the Poindexter Awards, which will be given to individuals in the community who have demonstrated Black excellence in the labor field.

RSVP for this event by using this link.

This event will be live-streamed on the City of Columbus YouTube page.

Hosted by Columbus City Council.