MC Library is proud to celebrate Black History Month by honoring the achievements and contributions of Black Americans throughout history. In this guide, you will learn about Black History and receive several book and video recommendations. You will also find helpful research databases and resources from MC, as well as local, and national sources, all dedicated to Black History.
A map depicting locally designated historic African American sites and places in Montgomery County, MD.
(Source: Montgomery Planning and Montgomery Parks)
Thurgood Marshall: A Trail-Blazing Civil Rights Victory in Montgomery County
Listen to an illustrated talk about civil rights icon Thurgood Marshall who delivered an early blow to school segregation right here in Montgomery County. This little-known legal case is often seen as the first step in Marshall’s successful drive to have separate schools for white and black children declared unconstitutional.
Date: Thurs, Feb 20
Time: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Location: Josiah Henson Museum and Park
Tickets: $5.00
Learn about Step Dancing
In celebration of Black History Month, join us for a demonstration of step dancing from the Howard University Step Team.
Date: Sat, Feb 22
Time: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Location: Olney Library
Registration: Free
Film: Ain’t No Back to a Merry-Go-Round
Watch a documentary film covering the 1960 protests resulting in the desegregation of the Glen Echo Amusement Park. Come and witness the historical treasure of a prominent local cultural institution in honor of Black History Month.
Date: Sat, Feb 22
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Kensington Park Library
Registration: Free
Malcolm X Assistant Peter Bailey at MC
In honor of Black History Month and the approaching 60th anniversary of the assassination of Malcolm X, please join us for Q&A with Mr. Peter Bailey, the longtime journalist, activist and one-time assistant to Malcolm X.
Date: Tue, Feb 18
Time: 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Location: Montgomery College Takoma Park Campus in the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, classroom CF-101
Registration: Free
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