Mya Kai Creative Agency will present A Taste of Melanin, an event series to celebrate Black History Month.

The series will take place throughout February and takes participants through the multifaceted world of Black culture through experiences, interactive exhibits, live performances, and educational workshops.

“As a Black-owned agency in the Valley, we want to be instrumental in creating some true events for Black History Month and in helping to educate the public on Black culture and how it has transformed over the years,” Michael Jackson, founder of Mya Kai, Phoenix’s only Black-owned agency. “We developed this series with a mission to create inclusive spaces where people can learn about and acknowledge the profound influence of Black people on American culture.”

Event schedule:

Silent Disco: 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2. ASU Art Museum, 51 E. 10th St., Tempe. This 18+ event kicks off the George Floyd Art Exhibit. Guests can discover the transformative impact of Black culture on contemporary music and to deepen their understanding of protest music.

Movie in the Gallery: 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 10. Phoenix Art Museum, 1625 N. Central Ave. This all-ages film event features “Black Panther” and a special panel discussion. Guests are invited to listen as the Taste of Melanin panel provides an inside look into the experiences of Black filmmakers and writers in today’s world.

Trap Karaoke: 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 17. Onyx Art Gallery, 1346 W. Roosevelt St., Suite A, Phoenix. This 21+ event invites guests to unveil the influence of the spoken word and poetry on the evolution of modern-day hip-hop. Attendees will embark on an exploration of the interconnectedness between these expressive art forms in shaping the landscape of hip-hop today.

This is Melanin: 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 24. Mountain America Stadium, 500 E. Veterans Way, Tempe. The football stadium at ASU will host an evening filled with an array of activations including engaging games, a vibrant market with 25+ vendors, complimentary haircuts, speakers, workshops, and panel discussions focused on empowering the community in areas such as finance, home-buying and beyond. This all-ages event is sponsored by the Black Philanthropy Initiative.

And from Friday, Feb. 8 through Friday, Feb. 16, a Taste of Melanin Restaurant Week takes place over eight days at Valley restaurants. More than 15 Black-owned restaurants will be participating in a display of culinary prowess, including special dishes and menus, a scavenger hunt for fun prizes, and more.

A Taste of Melanin is an educational program of The Zay Project, which was developed to promote social justice through art and culture.

Visit atasteofmelanin.org for more about A Taste of Melanin.