Celebrating Black History Month

February provides an opportunity to celebrate Black History Month and reflect on the life-changing contributions that those of African descent have made to the world. Here are just some of the things to do, read, and see to immerse yourself in the rich history of black culture.

• The History Channel presents Black History Facts
• 16 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month
• Celebrating and Learning About Black History and Culture
• Washington County Cooperative Library Services shares Black History Month: Poetry Highlights
• Multnomah County Library Staff Book Lists:
  • BHM Celebrating Self-Care & Mental Wellness
  • BHM Celebrating Healthy Eating
  • BHM Celebrating Our Bodies
• Black History Month at Powell’s Books
• Black History Picture Books for Kids and Black History Month for Kids Reading List
• PBS Kids shares articles, book recommendations, videos, and activities in their Talking about Racism webpage
• Watch an Oregon Public Broadcasting documentary about Oregon’s Black pioneers

Enjoy this list of books, movies, and series in an array of genres:

Books:
"Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates
"The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
“Why Are All the Black Kids Sitting Together in the Cafeteria?” by Beverly Daniel Tatum
"The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness" by Michelle Alexander
"Ain’t I A Woman: Black Women and Feminism" by Bell Hooks
"Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
"The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas

Movies:
"Get Out" directed by Jordan Peele
"12 Years a Slave" directed by Steve McQueen
"Selma" directed by Ava DuVernay
"Moonlight" directed by Barry Jenkins
"Judas and the Black Messiah" directed by Shaka King
"Just Mercy" directed by Destin Daniel Cretton
"See You Yesterday" directed by Stefon Bristol

Documentaries/Series:
"When They See Us" on Netflix
"13th" on Netflix
"Dear White People" on Netflix
"American Son" on Netflix