What Is Black History Month?
Black history is American history, but includes chapters often left out of textbooks and formal classes. Black History Month originated in the US, and stems from the 1926 work of Carter G. Woodson. This annual observance has since been adopted by Great Britain, Ireland, Canada, and the Netherlands; though often in different months significant to those regions.
Black History Month At The Library
The origin of Black History Month is itself a story, with its roots in the Harlem Renaissance and the passionate Carter G. Woodson. Read not only about important figures of the past, but also why Black History is still relevant and needed today. Come browse our display at the library for a hand-picked selection of books to start with. Our catalog also has a Black History Month Reading and Movie List online for the month of February.
Stand-up comedian, actress, breakout star of Girls Trip, Tiffany Haddish adds author to that list of accomplishments with an unflinching collection of (extremely) personal essays, as fearless as the author herself.

Hilarious, filthy, and brutally honest, The Last Black Unicorn shows the world who Haddish really is — humble, grateful, down-to-earth, and funny as hell. And now, she’s ready to inspire others through the power of laughter.