Let’s celebrate Black History at the Richmond Public Library! The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) Black History Month theme for 2024 is “African Americans and the Arts”. Artists from the African Diaspora have used their talents to preserve Black history and to propel us into the future through many cultural movements.
Black History Month
African Americans and the Arts
February is Black History Month, during which we pay tribute to the generations of both struggle and achievement, African Americans have experienced in our country. At Richmond Public Library we take pride in honoring our Black community every month of the year. But, in celebration of this month, we have several exciting events planned. Below you will find a list of our Black History Month programs, curated lists of books and materials, and a few online resources to aide in genealogical and historical research.
Celebrate Black History Month from home. Explore our digital collections for specially curated resources both for entertainment and enjoyment as well as learning and research.
Black Freedom Struggle
Select primary source documents related to critical people and events in African American history.
Black History Month on Hoopla
hoopla offers an abundance of titles to celebrate Black History Month.
Black Life in America
The experience and impact of African Americans as recorded by the news media, 1704 to today.
ProQuest African American Heritage
Groundbreaking digital resource exclusively devoted to African American family history research.