Month: January 2014

Langston Hughes (1902-1967) is best known for leading the Harlem Renaissance, the great art movement in that led to the rise jazz and blues music that is so iconic of early 20th Century American culture. Hughes was a creative and socially minded … Continue reading →

Celebrate Black History Month with books by and about great women! The nationally recognized tradition of celebrating during the month of February began in 1976. Starting on February 15th, we’ll also be celebrating HERStory month–split between Black History Month in … Continue reading →

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day is celebrated each year on the third Monday of January to commemorate Dr. King’s birthday on January 15th–this year would have been his 84th birthday. A renowned civil rights advocate and Baptist minister, Dr. King … Continue reading →