Black History Month

Join Archivist Laura Darnell to learn about The Black Archives of Mid-America. We will discuss their mission, programs, and collections including the Highland Cemetery records.

Augusta Savage overcame poverty, racism, and gender discrimination to become a luminary of the Harlem Renaissance.

Learn about the 10 Million Names project with the Library.

Since its inception, photography has been used to raise awareness of social issues.

The majority of the 62nd U.S. Colored Troops had some degree of literacy.

Join us to learn about the Black Archives Museum of St. Joseph and their resources for researching Black history and St. Joseph history.

Join Dr. William Thierfelder for a look at the African American men and women who made important contributions to humanity’s exploration of space.