Join us in celebrating and honoring the triumphs, struggles, and achievements of Black Americans throughout US history. Attend an event, choose your next great book, or read staff reviews. You can also explore and learn more through research databases and other blog posts.
Events
Illinois Libraries Present: An Evening with Jerry Craft
Tuesday, February 6 7–8 pm • Zoom Adults & Grades K-5
The Violin Conspiracy Book Discussions
Tuesday, February 13 2–3 pm • Cook Park Library OR Thursday, February 22 7–8 pm • Aspen Drive Library
Lists of Great Titles
Browse curated lists of materials about, inspired by, and created by Black Americans. Click on a book cover to place a hold on our catalog, or click to find the full list. For more great titles, visit the Library to browse our in-person displays.
FICTION
NONFICTION
eLIBRARY
YOUNG ADULT
CHILDREN’S
MOVIES
Book Reviews
Click the book cover to read the review written by a Cook Memorial Library staff member.
Learn More
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- Antiracism Resources for Everyone Resources to read, watch, listen, and discuss.
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- Biography in Context Explore information on more than 185,000 people from throughout history, around the world, and across all disciplines and subject areas.
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- Black American Firsts Did you know Rosa Parks was not the first Black woman to refuse her bus seat?!
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- Black Comic Superheroes Bungleton Green is considered the first Black superhero, but they’re not the only one!
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- Black Innovators From the automatic elevator door to potato chips, Black Americans have helped shape American life in many ways.
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- Black Life in America, from NewsBank Explore the experience and impact of African Americans as told by the news media.
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