National Black History Month #BHM100

Celebrating National Black History Month 2026

National Black History Month recognizes the history, contributions, and achievements of the Black Americans. Coke Florida, your local Coca-Cola bottler, is one of the largest Black-owned businesses in the nation.

Coke Florida’s National Black History Month 2026 celebration focuses on programming aligned with our community pillars education and economic empowerment. Our Black History Month campaign continues to expand in impact, and our donations to date have surpassed $1M.

Partnering with a variety of organizations and community programs across an 18-territory footprint, Coke Florida will donate more than 300 laptops to students and community partners, upgrade eight tech labs, provide digital skills training, and sponsor the 2026 United Golfers Association (UGA) Invitational for minority golfers.

Empowering Communities by Providing Access to
Educational and Technology Resources

During National Black History Month 2026, Coke Florida, a family-owned Coca-Cola bottler, will donate 300 laptops across the state to ensure that students and adults served by community-based programs are equipped with reliable technology to support educational activities, conduct training workshops, and perform employment-related activities. These initiatives will assist Floridians of all ages, ethnicities, and backgrounds.

Technology Donations

Technology initiatives

Laptops donations to students are a staple part of Coke Florida’s commitment to giving back to the local communities. The company has expanded its focus in recent years to also provide new laptops and other upgrades to community computer labs, meeting a broad need for reliable technology. This month, Coke Florida will serve eight computer labs.

Digital Skills Training

Coke Florida provides technology access and opportunities for students to develop skills and capabilities that build digital fluency and exposes them to technology-driven career paths. Coke Florida‘s digital skills training series includes curriculum in Intelligent Automation, Web Developments, and Minecraft Coding.

United Golfers Association (UGA) Invitational
presented by Coke Florida

This year marks the fifth consecutive year Coke Florida has supported United Golfers Association as Presenting Sponsor of its signature golf event. The UGA Invitational (formerly Jim Thorpe Invitational) will invite over 50 elite junior golfers to compete at The Legends at Orange Lake Resort Golf Course, February 13-15, 2026, in Orlando.

Promoting Diversity in Golf

Tournament in Action (2024)

UGA Invitational

Coke Florida is one of the largest Black-owned business in Florida. National Black History Month celebrates the history, contributions, and achievements of the Black Americans. Coke Florida’s local initiatives and partnerships drive the company’s ongoing commitment to educating and empowering the communities it serves.