Black History Month Events
The African Storyteller, Subomi Macaulay, uses the powerful art of Storytelling to provide essential tools for the youth.
Genealogy Research Workshop: African American Genealogy
Join RISEUP leaders Dr. Robert Baskerville and Harold McKoy, learn about using library resources to trace family histories, and uncover stories of Black civic leaders in early Westchester.
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Free and open to public
It is assumed that all events are free and open to the general public. If admittance will be restricted in any way, that must be indicated on the application. The Library reserves the right to have staff and/or Board members in attendance even if the program is otherwise closed to the general public.
On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
On August 27 and September 4th, 1949, violence broke out at two concerts held outside Peekskill, NY, headlined by black singer, actor, and activist Paul Robeson.
Celebrate Black History Month at YPL!
The "Periodic Table of Black History" can be viewed on Riverfront Library's third floor, which also features the African American Collection, a collection of hundreds of reference works, biographies, historical guides, and fiction representing Black history and culture.
February is Black History Month, a time to reflect on the history of our nation and to celebrate the accomplishments of Black Americans who have created impactful change in our society.
The origins of Black History Month Black History Month can be traced as far back as 1915, when historian and author Dr. Carter G. Woodson founded the organization now known as the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). Dr. Woodson initiated the first “Negro History Week” in February 1926, the same week that included the birthdays of Frederick Douglas and Abraham Lincoln. It wasn’t until 1986 that Congress officially designated February as Black History Month.
Black History Blog Posts
Podcast Review: Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman
Press Box Chronicles with Jeff Pearlman is an engaging and entertaining podcast.
In Honor of Black Poetry Day
October 17th is Black Poetry Day, and the Crestwood Library has taken this opportunity to highlight some of these influential artists.
African American Oral History Project
Oral history interviews with the Yonkers African American community, findable on the YPL Archive.
Desegregation Resources
Dissertations, primary documents, and documents on the landmark United States v. Yonkers case from the YPL Local History collection.