Black History Month Research Guide: Home

This collection highlights the history, culture, and contributions of Black individuals and communities in the United States and beyond. The selected titles support learning and research across a range of disciplines, including Pan-African Studies, American History, and Literature. Whether you're studying social movements, historical events, or literary works, these resources offer valuable perspectives for academic exploration and personal enrichment.

For additional resources on researching Black history, explore our Pan-African Studies subject guide.

This Web portal is a collaborative project of the Library of Congress and the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and U.S. National Archives and Records Administration.

Check out our research guide to learn about local Black History here in Louisville