black history month

Photo of display case shelf with photographs and documents celebrating the centennial of the founding of the Brotherhood of the Sleeping Car Porters

The Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters was the First African-American Trade Union, founded in 1925 The 2025 theme for Black History Month is Labor, in commemoration of the centennial of […]

Jesse Owens on the medal stand, Berlin Olympics 1936

The 2018 Winter Olympics are over, but to say farewell and celebrate Black History Month, here are some books that examine the lives of some ground-breaking African-American Olympians from previous […]

Mae Jemison

  It’s Black History Month and since the library is focusing on STEAM initiatives this year, we’re celebrating both by taking a closer look at some of the amazing African […]

The Negro Leagues and the Integration of Major League Baseball

February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and learn more about African-American history and the remarkable achievements of many African Americans. It’s also a great reminder to explore and learn […]