February is Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements by Black Americans. To celebrate, we compiled a list of resources that highlights and recognizes the important achievements of Black Americans.
Online Resources (ALA Public Programs Office)
400 Years of African American History, National Park Service
African American History, National Archives
African American Heritage, National Park Service
Behind the Veil Oral History Project, Duke University Libraries
Black History Collection, Fold 3 by Ancestry
Black History Month, Library of Congress
Black History Month Resource Collection, Facing History and Ourselves
Black History Month Resource Guide, University of Nevada
Exploring Black History Month, Princeton (N.J.) Public Library
Frederick Douglass Newspapers, 1847 to 1874, Library of Congress
National Underground Railroad, Freedom Center Online Learning Resources
Origins of Black History Month, Association for the Study of African American Life & History
Stories to Celebrate Black History Month, StoryCorps
Book lists and Printables
Black History Book List for all ages Social Justice Books
“20 Pertinent Classroom Resources for Black History Month,” PBS