Black History Month

The library has lots of inspiring biographies of African Americans.  Check out our display on the lower level to learn some of these stories: African American Entrepreneurs African American Women Scientists and Inventors American Tapestry : The story of the black, white, and multiracial ancestors of Michelle Obama The Autobiography of Medgar Evers Hand in Hand: Ten Black men who changed America Ida: A sword among lions,  Ida B. Wells and the campaign against lynching The Life of Sojourner Truth: "Ain't I a woman?" (DVD and book) Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks You can also explore the online catalog for additional resources. The Debate Team and Vive/Viva the Arts are showing six screenings of the documentary film American Promise about America's struggle with issues of race, class, and opportunity.  If you can't make it to a screening on campus, the film is for streaming here for free until March 6th.  The library will also have copies available for checkout after the screenings as well. The library also has resources related to education and the achievement gap on display this month: The Black-White Achievement Gap : Why closing it is the greatest civil rights issue of our time Changing School Culture for Black Males Reducing the Black Male Dropout Rate Unfinished Business : Closing the racial achievement gap in our schools Young, Gifted, and Black : Promoting high achievement among African-American students