Black History Month

Black History is American History

Explore the amazing achievements and culture of Black Americans.

Join us during Black History Month to celebrate the vital role labor had in shaping the African American experience. This year's theme, "African Americans and Labor," recognizes the historical and ongoing contributions of Black workers across various sectors, from enslaved agricultural labor to modern-day professionals and activists.

Experience Black History Month through our collections, events, and reading lists.

Black History

Art of the African Diaspora Exhibit

The Bay Area's longest-running African Diaspora art exhibition showcasing Black artists since 1989.

Artificial Intelligence: Intro to Applications and Ethics

Apr 8th | 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Online Event
Tweens or Teens, learn the basics of Artificial Intelligence in a one-hour virtual session on Zoom!
Pile of playing cards.

Bridge Club: Open Play

Apr 8th | 10:00am - 1:00pm
Bridge is great exercise for your brain! Come on out and join the other adults who enjoy playing the game of Bridge.

Events for Everyone

Discover the richness of Black History.

Events

No related upcoming events.

Recommended Reads

Be inspired by the stories of remarkable people.

Biographies

Picture Books

Picture Books About African Americans

My favorite picture books for Black History Month.

Graphic Novels

Black History Month: A Look at Graphic Novels

A list of Graphic Novels for Black History Month.

Special Collections

Relive history at the King Library.

Special Collections

Edmonia Lewis

Edmonia Lewis

The California Room features three marble sculptures created by Edmonia Lewis: Asleep, Awake and a bust of Abraham Lincoln.
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Matthew Ahmann, in a crowd at the 1963 Civil Rights March on Washington.

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Collection

We have a special collection of materials related to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the Civil Rights movement.

Staff Blogs

Read unique stories and perspectives written by SJPL staff.

Blogs

YA Friday: Celebrate Black Voices

YA Nonfiction and Fiction Books Celebrating Black Voices.
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