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Black History Month: Movies, TV shows and books on systemic racism
To celebrate the annual observance, and in light of the Black Lives Matter movement, here are materials to help educate all ages about the fight for racial justice.
Feb. 3, 2021 10:55 a.m. PT
Books for Black History Month on display at the Elmont Memorial Library in Elmont, New York. Alejandra Villa Loarca/Newsday RM via Getty Images
Each February brings Black History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the achievements of African-Americans, and their central role in shaping American society and history. It s also an opportunity to recommit to better understanding and combatting systemic racism and oppression.
David A. Howe Library offers free book giveaway in Wellsville
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WELLSVILLE The David A. Howe Library encourages the community to stop by for Curbside Pickup in February to pick up a free book for children and teens in celebration of Black History Month. As we reflect on the achievements of black women and men, we encourage our community to read along with us! stated the library. We will be giving out free copies of Schomburg: The Man Who Built a Library by Carole Boston Weatherford, and March: Book One by John Lewis to help expand your at-home library.
Ahead of the federal holiday celebrating the birthday of the civil rights leader, here are materials to help educate all ages about the fight for racial justice.