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Black History Month Resources
 Videos, Exhibits and Collections from the Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration and other museums and Institutions.
Biography of Vice-President Kamala Harris
  
Black History Month at the Calabasas Library
  
Black Perspectives from African American Intellectual History Society (AAIHS)  
Celebrating Black History Month

 Author Don Tate discusses the picture books he has written and illustrated, and the importance of embracing works about Black history to empower readers.  Available on Demand
Finding Justice, Fairness, and Joy in Your Community with Alameda County Library
 On January 27, 2021, the Alameda County Library hosted this conversation to explore issues of justice and equity in marginalized communities, and a way forward for all young people in the post-COVID age. 
For there is always light - Amanda Gorman’s Inaugural Poem
 Blog from the Library of Congress and Video of the Poem from the 2021 Inauguration. 
Free Comic from Comixology

 This is a free Comic called Represent: It's a Bird by Christian Cooper.  Download the Comixology app from the App Store or Google Play. 
Hair Love | Oscar®-Winning Short Film (Full) | Sony Pictures Animation
  
Library of Congress African American History Online: A Resource Guide
National Archives The Archive holds a wealth of material documenting the Black experience. This page highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media. 
ProQuest Primary Sources
 Documents of Primary Sources for the Black Freedom Struggle in the United States: Challenges and Triumphs in the Pursuit of Equality.
Resources on Social Justice and Diversity for All Ages from Library Staff
  
Smithsonian National Museum of African American History & Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by an Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more than 40,000 artifacts and nearly 300,000 individuals have become members. The Museum opened to the public on September 24, 2016, as the 19th museum of the Smithsonian Institution.
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles - 50th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Brotherhood Celebration 
 Scroll down to view a video of this event that took place on January 15th, 2021.  Included is Los Angeles Dodger Manager, Dave Roberts receiving the Brotherhood Award and Sharon Robinson, daughter of Jackie, receiving the Human Dignity Award.

 

 

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