Black History Month: Websites

A portal to countless primary sources like historical documents, records, and photographs, as well as special collections that all highlight the Black experience.

Non-profit organization dedicated to creating awareness of the history and many contributions of African Americans. Provides links to events and resources on topics related to African American history.

A ProQuest website with over 3,000 primary sources documenting Black history.

February is Black History Month. Many organizations join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

Loaded with content from various U.S. government organizations, discover the history of Black History Month. Get links to online exhibits from other government sites, information on national events, and many online collections of invaluable primary source material.

Website that features a variety of content, like speeches, ancestry, documents, and biographies, that reflect and promote African American history.

Showcases the work of Black authors writing for children and young adults. Since 2008, their "28 Days Later" campaign has featured a new African American author for each day in February.

Press release for the 2024 observance with links to statistics and figures of the Black or African American population of the United States

Non-profit organization that collects and publishes online thousands of oral histories from "both well-known and unsung African Americans," highlighting their stories and accomplishments.

The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture is an "institution devoted to the research, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences." The center's digital collections offer countless primary materials to explore.

The goal of the newest Smithsonian museum, having only been open since 2016 at the National Mall, is to "promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans." The museum's online collections consist of an astonishing amount of items from the past and present.

Locate primary sources such as speeches, photographs, and interviews, and other related items from history surrounding this student-led civil rights organization and its era of change and freedom.

Founded in 1986, this is our regional museum dedicated to African American history and culture.

Open to all students, the club "is a safe space unifying, uplifting, and empowering Black Students at Clovis Community College." Check the campus events page regularly for more club meeting dates and events.

The BWPC, united with the former African American Coalition, is focused on advocating for Black maternal and infant health.

Instagram page for this local, student-led chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People.