It’s that time of year again — and you know your social media calendar wouldn’t be complete without marking Black History Month. Repeatedly and proudly. Whether you’re quietly adding a few more history books to your reading list or you’re busy attending workshops, lectures, concerts, and movies all month long, you want your Black History Month Instagram captions to be punchy and powerful.
Need a little help making it work? We’ll get you off to a great start with 110 ideas for your Black History Month captions for Instagram — including famous quotes and amazing song lyrics that celebrate Black pride.
How to Write Punchy Black History Month Captions for Instagram
So, you want to wrap your Instagram posts in Black pride this month — and also make sure that your Black History Month captions for Instagram are meaningful? It’s harder than it seems to get these captions just right, but maybe these tips can give you a little push in the right direction:
- Your Black History Month Instagram captions do not have to be about events that your IG followers likely already read about. They can also be much closer to home, by sharing stories from your own family. If you have pictures of your ancestors, go share them!
- Of course, the focus of BHM is on, well, history, but that can include celebrations. If you’re having a party or going to a concert, make your Black History Month captions for Instagram funny and catchy. Making your followers smile is always the fastest way to really get their attention!
- Use your Black History Month Instagram captions to share bits of history that you personally find fascinating, or the stories of people you look up to. This is a great way to make the month more personal to you.
- If you’re still not sure what to say in your Black History Month captions for Instagram, maybe someone else has already said it better. Why not choose meaningful quotes for Black History Month, or share lyrics from beautiful civil rights era songs?
Keep brainstorming, and the magic will happen soon enough! In the meantime, why not dig through our ideas for Black History Month Instagram captions and see if you can spot a few captions that might look great with the photos you want to share this February?
Black History Month Instagram Captions for Selfies
1. Celebrating Black History Month, because there’s no present without the past, and no future without understanding our heritage.
2. Felt proud of my heritage. Definitely won’t delete later.
3. Young, wild, free, and always proud of my history!
4. Black will always be the new black, and you can’t change my mind.
5. Selfie game strong. Black History game stronger.
6. Lovin’ the skin I’m in, and proud to be part of a long line of fierce black folks.
7. Takin’ a selfie cuz’ it’s finally Black History Month.
8. Today’s good mood is sponsored by the start of Black History Month. Who’s in?
9. Everything my ancestors did got me to where I am today, and that’s worth marking Black History Month for!
10. My voice. My story. My history!
Funny Black History Month Captions for Instagram
11. I’m just a Black history nerd doing Black history nerd things. I do hope you get it.
12. Got 99 problems, but picking out the heroes I want to highlight on my feed for Black History Month is definitely one of them. Too many to honor!
13. Natural hair, don’t care. Read all about the struggles for black hair in the workplace this month!
14. It’s not just about the fried chicken and melanin. It’s also about everything our ancestors did to fight for our rights!
15. Black History Month is every month if you’re a history buff like me. Nothing special to see here!
16. Black History month will always be my favorite month. Time to watch an interesting documentary! Yes, I will be eating fried chicken while watching it. In case you were wondering.
17. My whole feed will be 24/7 BHM this month so… see you next month, white people?
18. BHM isn’t just a month. It’s a whole mindset, and it says “Uh oh! Better brush up on my history before my auntie gets mad that I don’t know what she’s talking about!”
19. Black history month is my cardio, and this Insta post is just my warm-up. Watch out!
20. Serious question for Black History Month: What is actually the deal with Grape Kool-Aid? Inquiring minds want to know.
Cute Black History Month Instagram Captions
21. Chasing sunsets and Black History Month books at the library. Anyone got any good suggestions?
22. Selfie stick in one hand, Black History book in the other. There’s no time like February to start reading!
23. When life gives you Black History Month, start reading and be very impressed with what your forebears did!
24. Binging every good black history documentary and movie. Want to compare movie lists, anyone?
25. Black History month will never go out of style, so read some good books and smile!
26. Blessed, not stressed, and totally Black History Month obsessed!
27. Pride is spelled “Black History Month,” and you can’t change my mind!
28. If you need me, I’ll be at the National Museum of African American History and Culture learning about my rich history!
29. Black History Month isn’t a celebration until someone makes their family’s special comfort foods, and that’s simply a fact.
30. I’ve got tickets for two to this year’s Black History Month concert, who wants to join me?
Festive Black History Month Captions for Instagram
31. Dancing to the rhythm of the amazing history I’m discovering this month, and also to the beat of my own drum.
32. It’s my party and I can dance if I want to. Anyone else?
33. Partying the night away with traditional food. Love Black History Month!
34. Music, jollof rice, and everything nice.
35. If there ain’t no black culture in heaven, then friends, I’d rather stay right here on this dance floor.
36. I like my coffee how I like myself, black and awesome.
37. Sassy, classy, and celebrating black history with just the right amount of dancing.
38. Black History Month is only in February, but black pride? That’s forever!
39. Come to the Black History Month concert side. We’ve got the best music ever here, and we’re also raising money for a good cause!
40. I came. I saw. I conquered all the traditional foods I never even knew our ancestors made. Yum!
Cool Black History Month Instagram Captions With Friends
41. We’re always ready to party when it’s Black History Month.
42. Friends don’t let friends go to the best Black History Month lectures alone. Obviously.
43. We’re not usually museum people, but we’ll try anything once for Black History Month!
44. Do it for the heritage, not for the ‘Gram. We’re at a movie showing tonight!
45. Good friends take you out to lunch. Best friends drag you to a Black History Month lecture so you can better understand where you came from.
46. Squad goals, Black History Month edition.
47. Black History Month is our love language, and we’re totally falling in love with the African fabrics at this quilting workshop today!
48. We try to go to at least one crafting workshop every Black History Month, and wood carving is on the menu tonight. So excited!
49. Friends don’t let friends celebrate Black History Month alone! I’ll be urging you all to watch more movies and read more books.
50. Dreaming of equality and reflecting on the long path that that got us here. And what are you doing for BHM?
Fierce Black History Month Captions for Instagram
51. Friends who celebrate Black History Month together, stay together. And slay together, I might add!
52. The first rule of Black History Month? Always talk about Black History Month, starting with the people who’ve inspired you most!
53. Black History Month is only in February, but I’m still learning about black history 24/7.
54. History? No longer a mystery! So grateful for the opportunity to go to this lecture today.
55. Young, wild, free, black, and ready to learn more about black history.
56. Black, bold, and ready to celebrate Black History Month.
57. There’s no “me” without “Black History,” and I’m just starting to learn. Why weren’t we taught this in school?
58. Sorry, but I’m not here to make you feel comfortable. I’m here to take pride in my heritage.
59. If it makes the white people in your life feel weird, you’re probably doing something right.
60. You can’t make everyone happy. You’re not an amazing Black History Month concert.
Happy Vibes Black History Month Instagram Captions
61. Happiness is spelled “Black History Month!”
62. If only changing the world was as easy as dancing for Black History Month. These people are amazing!
63. Black History Month happens. A lot of singing definitely helps!
64. Going to an African crafts workshop later. Got two left hands. Send help!
65. ‘Cause you’re not really you until you know about your history, right?
66. It’s not about the destination, or the journey. It’s about Black History Month, which means you can learn about the journey, so you can set course for a whole new destination!
67. The melanin queen in me says hi to the melanin queen in you. I’ll always help you fix your crown, sister!
68. Black, loud, and definitely proud. You wouldn’t like me any other way, would you?
69. Happy and so ready to celebrate Black History Month. Smile!
70. Just you, me, and an endless Black History Month celebration.
Inspirational Black History Month Captions for Instagram
71. I’ve got a cool idea: What if every month was Black History Month? Who’s with me?
72. Relationship status: In love with my own history and the strong people who made sure we’re free today.
73. Not all who wander are lost. Some just need a little help learning about their beautiful heritage.
74. Shoot for the Black History Month, because even if you miss, you’ll still learn some cool facts.
75. You miss 100% of the Black History Month parties you don’t go to, and that’s 100% too many.
76. The best things in life are free, like feeling the melanin energy all around you and knowing it’s all good.
77. I don’t always go to Black History Month lectures, but when I do, I wonder why I don’t do it more often.
78. Appreciate the little things in life, like celebrating Black History Month with your besties.
79. Learning the lessons of the past is the only recipe for a strong future!
80. When life gives you Black History Month, party, and don’t stop ‘til you drop.
Awesome Lyrics for Black History Month Instagram Captions
81. “We’re people, we like the birds and the bees. We’d rather die on our feet than be living on our knees. Say it loud, I’m Black and I’m proud!” — James Brown
82. “It’s been a long, a long time coming, but I know a change gon’ come, oh yes, it will.” — Sam Cooke
83. “Young Rosa, young Luther keep marchin’, flood gates coming over don’t stop ’em, I know that life it ain’t easy, your life it matters, believe me.” — Rooted by Ciara
84. “To be young, gifted and black, oh what a lovely precious dream.” — Nina Simone
85. “Baby how you feelin’? Feeling good as hell, feeling good as hell.” — Lizzo
86. “But we dream soldiers and we don’t die, black power. Before we sober I’m a get back ours. Been living like it’s my last minute the past hour.” — Black Pride, CyHi The Prynce with Miloh Smith and Kissielee
87. “Saw the face of Jim Crow under a bald eagle. The biggest weapon is to stay peaceful. We sing, our music is the cuts that we bleed through.” — Glory by Common and John Legend
88. “Still when I’m a mess I still put on a vest with an S on my chest. Oh, yes, I’m a Superwoman.” — Alicia Keys
89. “I’m black girl magic, skin like expensive fabric. Fact.” — Ciara
90. “Black people unite and let’s all get down. Gotta have what, Gotta have that love, peace and understanding.” — Mos Def
Powerful Quotes for Black History Month Captions for Instagram
91. “I refuse to accept the view that mankind is so tragically bound to the starless midnight of racism and war that the bright daybreak of peace and brotherhood can never become a reality… I believe that unarmed truth and unconditional love will have the final word.” — Martin Luther King, Jr
92. “Hating people because of their color is wrong. And it doesn’t matter which color does the hating. It’s just plain wrong.” — Muhammad Ali
93. “Your value doesn’t decrease based on someone’s inability to see your worth.” — Tamera Mowry-Housley
94. “We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society.” — Angela Davis
95. “Own your magic, walk in your purpose, and rock your truth.” — Beverly Bond
96. “Never be limited by other people’s limited imaginations.” — Dr Mae Jemison
97. “Beauty is not just a white girl. It’s so many different flavors and shades.” — Queen Latifah
98. “This is our national truth: America would not be America without the wealth from Black labor, without Black striving, Black ingenuity, Black resistance.” — Nikole Hannah-Jones
99. “History has shown us that courage can be contagious and hope can take on a life of its own.” — Michelle Obama
100. “I had no idea that history was being made. I was just tired of giving up.” — Rosa Parks
Short Black History Month Instagram Captions
101. Live, love, laugh, and celebrate your history.
102. It’s always Black History Month somewhere!
103. If you have questions, you can probably find the answer in Black History Month.
104. Ready. Set. Black History Month!
105. Keep calm and celebrate Black History Month.
106. Less stress. More loving yourself, starting by learning about black history.
107. Black History Month? Already celebrating!
108. But first, a Black History Month lecture.
109. ‘Cause nothing says “Black pride” like knowing all about your history.
110. Where there’s Black History month, there’s always a way.
FAQ About Black History Month Captions for Instagram
How long should my Black History Month Instagram captions be?
Sharing stories naturally makes your captions longer than usual — and that’s OK. The one rule? Try to make sure that every single word adds a clear value to your caption, and shorten your message wherever possible. It’s often more powerful to write what you have to say in several captions than to make one caption really long. (Instagram attention span limits are real.)
What are the best emojis to include in my Black History Month captions for Instagram?
We think ✊🏿, 🔥, 📖, 🎉, ✨️, ❤️, 💥, and 💯 are all great choices, but that does depend on what you’re doing to mark BHM. You can add 🎵 or 🎥 if you’re going to a concert or movie, for example!
Can you recommend any popular hashtags for Black History Month Instagram captions?
Some of the most popular picks are also pretty obvious — #blackhistorymonth, #bhm, #blackculture, #blackpride, #celebratingmyheritage, #blackstories, #honoringblackhistory, and #blackleaders. Using these hashtags will make it much easier for others to find your amazing BHM posts!
