Honoring Black History

Opportunities to celebrate and honor Black History in Oakland, in February and beyond:

42nd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Festival

See here for details about how to participate in the festival.

There are many great ways to celebrate Black History Month in Oakland! See here for Black-owned restaurants and businesses to support.

More to learn and explore:

Books to read:

Nonfiction

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Fiction and Poetry

Graphic Novel

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Graphic Novel

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Graphic Novel

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Poetry

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Science Fiction

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Historical Fiction

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Folklore

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Realistic Fiction

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Realistic Fiction

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Realistic Fiction

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!

Realistic Fiction

Read it on Sora!

Pick it up at Oakland Public Library!