Every African American should read—or reread—this list of 20 books that amplify the voices that shaped our collective consciousness.

Although not specifically set in Africa, Ellen Pompeo recommends this book for its profound message of hope and indomitable ...

One book that echoes the themes explored in Langston Hughes's poetry is The Souls of Black Folk by W.E.B. Du Bois. This ...

Our favorite books by Black authors Growing up as a young Black girl in the South, I saw positive representations of Black ...

“We Need New Names” is NoViolet Bulawayo’s 2013 debut novel about a young impoverished African girl who eventually moves to ...

Mwatabu Okantah was at Kent State when Black History Month was first celebrated. He reflects on the groundwork laid and why ...

Opened in 2016, the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., tells America’s story through the lens of Black experience. That story, and the NMAAHC itself, is for ...

A showcase of teens’ talent and creativity includes flower silhouettes, neon acrylic artwork inspired by the artist Derrick ...

The Main Library welcomes kids ages 6-10 to celebrate Black History Month with games, activities and crafts that teach them ...

Whether you are a fan of historical dramas, science fiction, or a highly emotional story involving characters, 2025 surprises everyone. Here are some new, fresh stories that are bound to make their ...