Black History

Black Voices & Experiences - Past, Present, Future

Thursday, February 4, 2021

During Black History Month, the Library highlights stories, history, resources, and more that celebrate the African American exp...

Black History Month Programs and Activities

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Black History

Events

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

Celebrating Black History: Reading and Viewing Recommendations

Tuesday, February 2, 2021

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

Spotlight on Black History in Kansas City

Monday, February 1, 2021

Black History

KC History

Each year, the Library partners with the Local Investment Commission (LINC) and the Black Archives of Mid-America to...

“Bird Lives”: Charlie Parker’s 100th Birthday

Friday, August 28, 2020

We’re celebrating the 100th birthday of Kansas City jazz legend Charlie Parker. Known as “Yardbird,” or just “Bird,” he was born in K...

Celebrating Black History in Books and Film

Tuesday, February 18, 2020

Black History

Reading Lists

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

Kansas City Black History 2020

Friday, January 31, 2020

Black History

KC History

Each year, the Library partners with the Local Investment Commission (LINC) and the Black Archives of Mid-America to...

African American Voices in Books and Film

Friday, February 8, 2019

Black History

Digital Services

Reading Lists

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