Black History Month

Join Tacoma Public Library in celebrating Black History Month with curated events, booklists, and eResources.

Featured eResources

Libby: Black History Month

Black History Month eReading List Amplifying Black voices across subjects and genres.

Kanopy: Black History Month

Through narrative and documentary films, gain a greater appreciation of the Black experience in America by reviewing this collection.

Comics Plus — Black History Month

Explore this specially curated collection of comics celebrating Black History.

Local History eResources

The Northwest Room's Black History Research Guide

Our continuously expanding guide that connects you to local Black history materials such as books, collections, newspapers, and more.

Black-Owned Newspapers and "The Tacoma Facts"

Black-owned newspapers shaped Tacoma’s history; “The Tacoma Facts” preserved community voices and continues through Seattle’s “The Facts.”
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