Black Heritage Month Resources
Black Heritage Month Resources
February is Black Heritage Month. The Library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution, and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.
This is a collection of resources that can be used to deepen our understanding and appreciation of the history and culture of this heritage and identity centric month.
Videos
USA Today piece on the origins of Black History Month.
Origins of Black History Month
Learn about the history of how February became the month that the United States and other countries celebrate the accomplishments of African Americans.
Black History is American History
Talk highlighting the importance of African American societies in America's history past the Civil Rights Movement, and why we need to pay more attention to matters like those as well.
The breathtaking courage of Harriet Tubman
Take a closer look at the life of escaped slave and American icon Harriet Tubman, who liberated over 700 enslaved people using the Underground Railroad.
Articles
Origins of Black History Month
Association for the Study of African American Life and History piece on Black History Month's origins.
The Story Behind Black History Month
NPR article on the origins.
Black History Month in Colorado Springs
Our city has been home to influential Black educators, activists, artists and other important individuals since the West became the West.
History-Making Black Americans Everyone Should Know
Oprah's platform highlighting important Black figures.
Timeline of Black history.
Poetry
An introduction showcasing one of the most influential cultural and aesthetic movements of the last 100 years.
Celebrating Black History Month
Poems, articles, and podcasts that explore African American history and culture.
Poetry Foundation's autobiography on Audre Lorde
Black Heritage Month Resources
Music History is Black History
Reverb video showcasing Black music's impact on the music world.
The Black Power Mixtape 1967-1975
Music from the award-winning doc: The Black Power Mixtape 1967–1975.
Podcasts
Learning your history makes you - and your people - stronger.
A collection of some of NPR's best podcast episodes and features from across the Black experience
NPR episode talking about the Black Panthers, and their history.
Movies & TV Shows
Don't miss these films and television series, from somber and thought-provoking to moving to hilarious, that weave together diverse threads of the Black experience.
Documentaries for Black History Month
7 Powerful Documentaries To Watch During Black History Month
Must-Watch Movies From Black Filmmakers and Actors
Local Businesses & Organizations
Support our region's Black-owned businesses and organizations!
February is Black History Month and the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum (CSPM) is proud to highlight the rich and complex Black History of the Pikes Peak region this month and throughout the year.
Our mission is to ensure that African-Americans are included as an integral part of the history of the Pikes Peak Region and our nation.
Colorado Black Health Collaborative
Colorado Black Health Collaborative (CBHC) nurtures wellness in Colorado's Black community.
The non-profit Blackpackers is on a mission to create economic equity and representation in outdoor spaces.
We love Black Women, femmes & gender expansive beloveds as we lead a love-based revolution™
UCCS Clubs & Resources
Faculty Equity and Inclusion Committee (FEIC)
The Faculty Equity and Inclusion Committee (FEIC) addresses the needs of faculty of color on the UCCS campus and advocates for equity, diversity, and inclusion.
UCCS Black Student Union is a well-known student-governed social club centered on Black/African history and modern-day black culture.
African Student Association (ASA)
To bring together different cultures in Africa and set up a support system here at UCCS for international African students here in the US.
