
This February, celebrate Black History Month with DC Public Library. The 2025 Black History Month theme, 'African Americans and Labor,' emphasizes the diverse and significant impact that all forms of work have had on the collective Black experience. From a traditional 9 to 5, to community building and activism, to creative and entrepreneurial industries, Black people's work, in all its forms, has been fundamental to shaping our lives, cultures, and histories, as well as the societies in which we live. Explore the contributions and impacts of Black labor through engaging events, recommended reads, online resources, and more with your DC Public Library card.
Upcoming Events by Type
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Our Friend Martin
Read and Create
Featuring "Ruth and the Green Book"
Terrific Movie Tuesdays- Black History Month Spotlight
'American Fiction'
Stream Previous Black History Month Events
Books for Children
Books for Teens

Mighty Justice: The Untold Story of Civil Rights Trailblazer Dovey Johnson Roundtree
Katie McCabe

The Book of Awesome Black Americans: Scientific Pioneers, Trailblazing Entrepreneurs, Barrier-breaking Activists and Afro-futurists
Monique L. Jones

More Than a Dream: The Radical March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom
Yohuru Williams and Michael G. Long

American Wings: Chicago's Pioneering Black Aviators and the Race for Equality in the Sky
Sherri L. Smith and Elizabeth Wein
Books for Adults
Exhibitions

Up from the People
