Established in 1915 by Carter G Woodson, Black History Month is an intersectional celebration that honors Black excellence in our history and in the present. African Americans have a rich history of perseverance and creativity. Black Americans are and always have been fundamental pioneers to American society, despite all adversity. This curation celebrates the history of the Black community, including hair styles, mental health advocacy, activist and resistance movements, resilience, and joy.
Image Created by Rachel Hogan MSLIS '23 and LAE Student Employee for the 2023 Display
This guide, and the accompanying physical display in Bird Library, was curated by graduate student Rachel Hogan (M.S. candidate in Library and Information Science) and Michelle Mitchell (Reference and Instruction Librarian). Both work in the Libraries' Department of Learning and Academic Engagement.
Special thanks to Marissa Willingham and Jolisa Smith in the Intercultural Collective department for consulting on this guide and creating the themes of the digital and physical displays.