Celebrate Black History Month

Join Broward County Library in February as we celebrate Black History Month. During February, Broward County Library locations will offer many special events to commemorate Black History Month, including book groups and discussions, presentations on African-American genealogy, films, musical performances, and seminars as well as children's and teen programs to enrich, enlighten and entertain.

In this issue of E-Newsletter, you can find out about Broward County's own heroes of Black History Month - the men and women of our hometowns who struggled against prejudice and fought for civil rights, education, and social change in Broward County. Whom is Sistrunk Boulevard named for? Which early civil rights activists paved the way for integration in Broward schools and beaches? Read about the people who made a difference, learn their stories, and find out where you can get more information on Black History in Broward.

This month is also a great time to discover The African-American Research Library and Cultural Center (AARLCC), one of only a handful of libraries of its kind in the United States. Filled with a treasure trove of materials and resources unique to its facility, AARLCC provides you with an opportunity to touch history through its priceless Special Collections. See an actual manuscript by Roots author Alex Haley, hear oral histories from early pioneers of Broward County, listen to historic jazz and blues music, and view unique art from Haiti and the Caribbean.

You'll also learn about The African American Experience, a free database that offers a staggering array of materials related to Black History Month including articles, images and recordings not found anywhere else.

Broward County Library is your place to explore and celebrate Black History Month. Click on the links below to discover the wealth of knowledge, enrichment and experiences we have for you.