Black History Month Archives

Understanding Black History & Recognizing Black Icons

“We are not makers of history. We are made by history.” Martin Luther King, Jr. Books are opportunities to learn about…

February gets a lot of love (pun intended) for being the month of lace, doilies, and hearts, but the month…

Every February Americans take time to reflect on and honor the achievements of African-Americans through Black History Month. If you’re…

This Black History Month, pick up one of these eight must-read books that will have you rethinking the narrative. Titles…

We can’t tell the story of America without reflecting upon the ways in which African Americans have shaped our history,…

Black History Month is an ideal moment to read biographies of some of the most influential and important—yet often overlooked—black Americans, men…

February once again rings in Black History Month, and while ideally we’re all reading diversely year round, now is the perfect…

This month, we honor individuals whose courage, sacrifice, and brilliance have challenged status quos, enriched our literary and musical culture,…