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Celebrating Contributions of Black Folks/African Americans
2026 Theme: A Century of Black Commemorations
The 2026 Black History Month theme, chosen by ASALH, is "A Century of Black History Commemorations," marking 100 years since the first Black History Week in 1926, with the Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) and other institutions hosting events to honor this milestone and Black contributions to labor and culture. The theme highlights 100 years of celebrating Black history, inspiring events, resources, and new exhibits like "At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at HBCUs" at NMAAHC, according to Smithsonian.
Celebrate Black History Month with Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcasts. The 2025 theme is "African Americans and Labor" with a focus on the various and profound ways that work of all kinds intersects with the collective experiences of Black people.
The Smithsonian is celebrating African Americans and the Arts! The collaboration between the Museum of African American History and Culture and the National Museum of African Art invites you to explore a myriad of artifacts, from African American Art such as the painting by Mickalene Thomas (pictured right) to the music of Run DMC and the history of Hip Hop and Rap. Resources from the Smithsonian include a symposium, live virtual events, keynote speakers, and virtual panelists. To learn more visit at African Americans and the Arts.
Black History Month - Ideas for Educators
These are resources curated by Mr. Michael Tapia., retired principal VUSD.
Teaching Black History / Enseñando Historia Negra
Mental Health and Trauma Informed Care/
Salud Mental y el Cuidado Informado de Trauma
Current Events and History / Eventos Actuales y Historia
Trevor Noah
in partnership with NAACP Legal Defense Fund
Katrina Schwartz
KQED - Mindshift
Teaching for Black Lives / Enseñando Para Vidas Negras
Teaching about Race and Racism / Enseñando Sobre Raza y el Racismo
Kelisa Wing
Education Post
Alia E. Dastagir
USA Today
How to Turn Schools into Happier Places
How to Turn Schools into Happier Places
The Atlantic
Courageous Conversations in the Classroom - How to Talk about Race and Racism / Como Hablar Sobre Raza y el Racismo
Need help speaking up against racism and bias? Check out these 4 Speak Up at School strategies from Learning for Justice.
National Association of School Psychologists
Center for Racial Justice in Education
Humanities in Class: Elizabeth Stordeur Pryor
Books / Libros
Ibram X. Kendi
At Ventura County Library
Organizations / Organizaciones
For Educators of the Global Majority / Para Educadores de la Mayoría Global
For White Educators / Para Educadores Blanc@s
Diversifying Our Shelves / Diversificando Nuestros Estantes
Dr. Bettina Love
CDE Resources
Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability
Exploring the Intersection of Race and Disability
Thought Leader Conversation Series
Teaching Tools
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