Black History

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Telling Stories of Trailblazing Kansas Citians During Black History Month

Thursday, February 8, 2024

The Kansas City Public Library’s local history archive, Missouri Valley Special Collections, continues a 14-year partnership with the Black Archives o...

Lucile Bluford: A Legacy of Leadership

Tuesday, June 27, 2023

Black History

Lucile Bluford – namesake of the Library's L.H. Bluford Branch – was a local civil rights leader and helped make...

The Leadership and Legacy of Lucile Bluford

Wednesday, June 29, 2022

Black History

Lucile Bluford – namesake of the Library's L.H. Bluford Branch – was a local civil rights leader and helped make...

Dial-A-Story: Black History Month Edition

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Black History

Youth and Family

The Library's Dial-A-Story service features several books that celebrate Black stories and voices as part of Black History Mo...

KC Black History Website Explores Culture and Community

Tuesday, February 1, 2022

Black History

Local History

Kansas City Black History is a new website spotlighting the contributions of Black Kansas Citians who blazed trails, broke barriers,...

Black History Month Programs and Activities

Friday, January 28, 2022

Black History

Events

The Library commemorates Black History Month with a collection of speaker events, activities, and book discussions. Tune in to watch...

Black History Month Reading and Viewing Recommendations

Friday, January 28, 2022

Black History

From classic literature to contemporary cinema, the Library offers a number of ways to discover stories celebrating the African American experience. A...