Black History Month (February)

Updated 2/2013

African American Authors – Booklist created by St. Charles Public Library staff of prominent authors and their books.

The Help - Reading Map created by St. Charles Public Library staff to compliment The Help by Kathryn Stockett covers the American civil rights experience.

Biography.com – Biographies of 200 famous African Americans, including ideas for classroom discussions and activities.

DuSable Museum, Chicago - The DuSable Museum of African-American History is the oldest museum of its type in the country and is the only major independent institution in Chicago established to preserve and interpret the historical experiences and achievements of African-Americans.

Encyclopaedia Britannica’s Guide to Black History – Timelines, images, learning activities and more.

The History Makers - Video oral history archive headquartered in Chicago, and dedicated to preserving African American history. Watch interesting and inspirational footage online, or learn about programs and events.

ipl2 (Black History month) – Sites chosen by the staff of the iSchool at Drexel, College of Information Science and Technology

Library of Congress African American History Month - 2013’s theme is At the Crossroads of Freedom and Equality: The Emancipation Proclamation and the March on Washington. Includes wonderful collections of photography.

PBS’s African American World – A guide to African American history and culture. Includes timelines, arts and culture links and biographical information.

University of Washington African American History Sites – A long list of Internet sites covering a wide variety of African American experiences and history.