February 2025 Hours and Events

Travel to New Orleans with us this Black History Month, where jazz reigns and Black culture thrives, as we'll be watching a documentary following three marching bands as they prepare for Mardi Gras. Snacks available. 

*Content Warning: This film contains references to violence, police brutality, and some language. Viewer discretion is advised. 

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) has selected African Americans and Labor as its 2025 theme.  For more information on the theme please visit their website at https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/. For library resources related to Black History Month, please visit the Black History Month tab at the left side of the page or the library's Black Studies Research Guide.

Image borrowed from https://asalh.org/black-history-themes/

In 1990, the Black Caucus of the National Council of Teachers of English established the National African American Read-In.  Designed to spotlight diversity in literature, this event commemorates books written by African American authors that elevate their experiences.  You can search the area for Read-In events to attend or we encourage you to take a look at the list of books below that the University Library owns written by African American authors or click the tab at the left titled Spotlight on African American authors.  For more information on the National African American Read-In, visit the National Council of Teachers of English site.