Black history is American history. In February of each year, we pay special attention to and celebrate Black, or African American, history. We “honor the lives and history of African descendants now living in other parts of the world,” (Issitt 2020). We celebrate the many powerful, beautiful, and important ways that black people have made this country, and the world, a better place. We encourage everyone to read and learn more about it with their family.
Looking for a starting place to learn more about black history? There are some significant events that took place in February. We've included a brief timeline on the right!
To find out more information about these historical figures and events, follow the links to the Harris County Public Library website:
- Learn more about other great African American politicians like Hirman R. Revels
- Learn about Rosa Parks and the Montgomery boycotts
- Read some of Toni Morrison's novels
- Check out these great works of literature from Alice Walker
- Learn about the life of Oprah Winfrey, the iconic media powerhouse
- Learn about more great African American athletes, like skater Debi Thomas
- Find more about Nelson Mandela
Call your local library branch to place holds on books or movies and schedule a curbside pick up! And check out all of these great virtual events happening this month!
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Issitt, Micah. “Black History Month.” Salem Press Encyclopedia, 2020. EBSCOhost, search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ers&AN=89158063&site=eds-live&scope=site.
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Links and information compiled by Janny Tram, Adult Program Specialist, using www.ls.cc.al.us/blackhistory/blackhistory.html
