Black History Collection | Security Public Library

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Black History is American History

Seeking to bring more stories and voices of African Americans to light, Carter G. Woodson founded the first Negro History Week in 1926. This was timed in February to coincide with President Abraham Lincoln’s and Fredrick Douglass’s birthdays - both men were symbols of freedom. It wasn’t until 1976 that President Gerald Ford extended the observation to a full month - one honoring the contributions of Black Americans to this day.

Join SPL in bringing Black literature and history to the forefront. Whether you explore powerful Black histories and achievements or immerse yourself in a storyteller's realm, expand your repertoire this February by delving into our Black History Collection and visiting our Words Have Power display in the library!

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