Celebrate Black History Month - Howell Carnegie District Library

Learning Resources

The Center for Racial Justice in Education has a Black History Month resource guide for educators and families, including links to lesson plans, information on how and how not to honor Black History Month, and more.
Scholastic Teachables has Black History Month educational resources for grades Pre-K through Eighth Grade.
Students in Grades 3-5 can learn about African American history with Britannica School Elementary.
Young readers can use World Book Kids to learn about Black History Month using this handy worksheet!
Check out e-books and audiobooks about Black History Month with Overdrive/Libby and Hoopla! Hoopla is available to Howell Library District residents only.

February marks Black History Month, a time to celebrate Black history and heritage and to honor the achievements made by African Americans throughout history. Use these resources to learn more about the importance of Black History Month and how to be a better ally to those in the community by tackling racism head on. Enjoy books by Black authors recommended in the Black Voices reading list and explore African American history, artwork, and culture through interactive websites. Celebrate Black history, this month and every month!

Educational Activities for All Ages

Learn about African American history and culture by exploring the Smithsonian’s Searchable Museum.
Enjoy this self-guided scavenger hunt that celebrates African American art and artists!
The National Park Service shares stories of Black history and heritage and highlights featured places of African American Heritage Sites on its website.
Watch a documentary film about Black History Month on Kanopy! Kanopy is available to Howell Library District residents only and allows up to 10 checkouts per month.
Attend our upcoming programs that honor Black history: The History of Howell’s Notable Black Citizens with Lindsay Root, Black Art Library with Asmaa Walton, and Lincoln on Slavery, Emancipation, and Equality with Kevin Wood!

How to be an Anti-Racist

The National Museum of African American History and Culture, part of the Smithsonian Institution, launched a portal called Talking About Race that provides tools and guidance for inspiring conversation and learning how to discuss race.
If antiracist is a new term for you or if you’re not really sure what the difference is between not being racist and being antiracist, the National Museum of African American History and Cultures has information for learning about being antiracist.
If you are all in and ready to “stand up” but aren’t sure where to begin, you can take action online at NAACP.org or blacklivesmatter.com and Forbes has put together a great list of additional resources & ideas.

Reading Recommendations

Black Voices Reading List
How to Make this Moment the Turning Point for Real Change by former President Barack Obama
None of Us Is Free Until All of Us Are Free by Liza Jacobs