February is Black History Month, which provides a time to celebrate and learn more about African American history. Carter Woodson originally advocated in 1926 for a time dedicated to Black history and culture and President Ford recognized Black History Month in 1976. February was ultimately chosen because the birthdays of both Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass were in February.
Ways to Celebrate Black History Month:
- Keep an eye out on social media for posts from our BigReadLakeshore accounts . We’ll be posting books throughout the month of February with a variety of reading levels!
- Check your local library’s website for information on events related to Black History Month.
- Hope College has several events like showings of a play called Native Gardens and an exhibit at the Kruizenga Art Museum opening on February 14.
- Take a look at some of our previous Black History Month recommendations including podcast, book, and documentary recommendations.
Keep an eye out for more content about Black History Month on our social media and our upcoming blog posts!