In honor of Black History Month, the Renton History Museum will feature two events for the community.

Bellevue College Sociology Professor Eric Davis, or “Professor E,” will discuss the political, cultural and societal implications of rap.

The event is 5:30 p.m., Feb. 19, at the museum, 235 Mill Ave. S., Renton.

He’ll explore what rap conveys about the state of society today, contemporary popular culture, diversity issues and social justice through the lyrics of popular rap music.

Back for a second year is the presentation “Global Heat: Hip Hop Soul Music and Dance.”

This family-friendly performance celebrates the Black roots of hip hop through fusion music, break dancing and spoken word.

The event is 1 p.m., Feb. 28, at the museum.

The presentation features excerpts from the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and a discussion of the history of hip hop dance and its origins in traditional African and Brazilian dance and martial arts. The program also features free-style rap by hip hop emcees.

Cultural events are free with regular museum admission, a suggested donation of $3 per adult and $1 per child and always free for members.