Resources for Celebrating Black History and Culture
Black History isn't just a month—it's something to honor and celebrate every day. Explore these meaningful ways to engage with Black culture, history, and community throughout the year.
Read Books Featuring Black Heroes, Black Stories, & By Black Authors
Dream Big, Little One
by Vashti Harrison (ages 0-3)
My Little Golden Book About Misty Copeland
by Sherri L. Smith (ages 2-5)
Hair Love
by Matthew A. Cherry (ages 4-8)
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History
by Vashti Harrison (ages 4-9)
Sulwe
by Lupita Nyong'o (ages 3-8)
Dear Black Boy
by Martellus Bennett (ages 2-6)
The Undefeated
by Kwame Alexander (ages 5-10)
Brown Girl Dreaming
by Jacqueline Woodson (ages 9-12)
Hidden Figures (Young Readers Edition)
by Margot Lee Shetterly (ages 9-12)
Watch Movies & Documentaries
Soul (2020)
Ruby Bridges (1998)
Remember the Titans (2000)
Hidden Figures (2016)
Selma (2014)
42 (2013)
Red Tails (2012)
Harriet (2019)
Bad Things Happen in Philadelphia (2023)
Hip-Hop Evolution (2016-)
Summer of Soul (2021)
Freedom Riders (2023)
Support Black Owned Businesses
Cook A Meal Inspired By Black Culture
African American Cookbook: Exploring Black History and Culture Through Traditional Foods
Southern Food with African Background
Immaculate Bites
16 African American Desserts That Will Sweeten Your Day
20 Soul Food Recipes to Celebrate Black History
A Couple Cooks
25 African American Food Recipes That Might Become Your New Obsession
Food Plus Words
Visit A Black History Museum, Exhibit, Museum Event, Historic Site, Or Virtual Exhibit
Booker T. Washington Memorial Garden & Statue
Hampton
Emancipation Oak at Hampton University
Hampton
Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center
Hampton
Freedom Park
Williamsburg
Hampton University Museum
Hampton
Historic Jarvisburg Colored School
Currituck Co., NC
J. Eugene Diggs Residence
Norfolk
James A. Fields House
Newport News
Little England Chapel
Hampton
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Plaza
Newport News
The Newsome House Museums & Cultural Center
Newport News
Pleasant Ridge School
Virginia Beach
Colonial Williamsburg Bray School
Colonial Williamsburg
Learn About Black Leaders And Change-Makers
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Listen To Music By Black Artists
Swamp Dogg
Missy Elliot
Blind Blake
Karen Briggs
Ruth Brown
Pearl Bailey
Donate Or Volunteer At Black-Led Organizations And Non-Profits In Your Community
Community Development Services
Community Outreach Coalition INC
Together We Can Foundation
Smart Transitions
Wesley Center
Shark City Drum and Dance Corps
Portsmouth Volunteers for the Homeless
800 Williamsburg Ave, Suite B, Portsmouth, VA
Clever Communities in Action
Literacy, Culture, Community and Love
Attend A Black History Month Event Or Parade
Do An Activity With Your Kids (Coloring Pages, Activity Sheet, Arts And Crafts, Explore Online Resources, Read Picture Books, Wear A Black History T-Shirt)
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Explore The Geography And Traditions Of African Countries
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