Let’s celebrate the history and stories of African Americans! Since 1976, Black History Month is the month we put aside to celebrate the role and contributions that African Americans have made to our country. Its origins go back to 1926, when Harvard Scholar Carter G. Woodson and Reverend Jesse E. Moreland started the Study of Negro American Life and History Organization and chose the second week in February for Negro History Week to coincide with the birthdays of Abraham Lincoln and Fredrick Douglas. Renamed Black History Month in 1976, we have celebrated it with a different theme every year. This years theme is The Black Family: Representation, Identity and Diversity If you want to learn more about how you can celebrate Black History Month visit The Association of the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) and take a look at the free virtual events and noted authors that are contributing to their month-long programming! And also, taking the time to learn more about the struggle for civil rights by stopping in the library. This month’s display features biographies, narrative nonfiction, literature featuring African Americans and books written by some outstanding African American authors. And as always, READ ON!
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Mrs. ScuderiI have been a school librarian for 8 years. This is my third year at Summit Hill Junior High. Archives
September 2022
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