| | Opening Ceremony |
| Mayor Villaraigosa kicks off African American Heritage Month. |
 | Writing Competition |
| The City of Los Angeles hosts the awards ceremony for the 2008 African American Heritage Month Writing Competition. |
 | Poster Contest |
| The City of Los Angeles hosts the awards ceremony for the African American Heritage Month Poster Contest. |
 | Closing Ceremony |
| Mayor Villaraigosa concludes the African American Heritage Month celebration. |