"Your story is what you have, what you will always have. It is something to own," ~ Michelle Obama
This page is about showing Black history and culture
that aren’t centered on violence, trauma and struggle.
This page wants to recognize the many ways
in which Black people have contributed to, inspired and created American culture
“Black History Month must be more than just a month of remembrance; it should be a tribute to our history and reminder of the work that lies in the months and years ahead.” —Marty Meehan
Developed by a group of National Park Service staff and interns, this film explores the trauma, resilience, and beauty of the African American experience in our country
If you have 90 seconds then you have enough time to watch Black History Mini Docs - This resource creates and publishes short documentary videos that tell the stories of notable African-American figures throughout history as well as some "everyday unsung heroes in the Black community. Think of it as Cliff Notes for the digital age
Henry Ossawa Tanner was a world-renowned American artist best known for his religious artworks. The painting above is called The Banjo Lesson.
Faith Ringgold is an award-winning American painter, writer, sculptor, and performance artist. She is best known for her narrative quilts. The above quilt is called The Sunflower Quilting Bee at Arles
Click here to see and hear a crowdsourced poem curated and assembled by Natasha Trethewey through a project with the American Academy and PBS
Born in 1915, in Birmingham, Alabama, poet and novelist Margaret A. Walker graduated from Northwestern University when she was only 19. She was one of the youngest Black writers to publish a volume of poetry
Click here to read: I want to write