Black History Month
Across America, February is recognized as Black History Month - an annual celebration of achievements and advancements by African Americans, and a time for recognizing the central role of African Americans in U.S. history. Boston honors this historic month through a wide variety of community events and programing.
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Boston Public Library Celebrates Black History Month
To mark February as Black History Month, the Boston Public Library offers activities for all age groups focused on black history, folk art, music, and more.
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2012 "Black Is" Booklist
Published annually in observance of Black History Month by the Boston Public Library, The Black Is Booklist is a list of recent books concerning the African-American experience. The 2012 booklist contains over 70 fiction and nonfiction works.
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Anti-Slavery Manuscripts Collection
In the late 1890's, the family of William Lloyd Garrison, along with others closely involved in the anti-slavery movement, presented the Boston Public Library with a major gathering of correspondence, documents, and other original material relating to abolition. The Boston Public Library has made much of this collection available online.
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Visit the Museum of African American History
The Museum of African American History is dedicated to preserving, conserving and accurately interpreting the contributions of African Americans in New England from the colonial period through the 19th century.
Admission: $5
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Explore the Black Heritage Trail
The Black Heritage Trail is a walking tour that explores the history of Boston's 19th century African American community. Guided walking tours are offered by the National Park Service daily, Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend, and other times by special request.
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Explore the African American Patriots Tour
The Freedom Trail Foundation introduces its newest guided tour, taking visitors through historic events of the American Revolution and the contributions of African-Americans who played significant roles in the country's formation.
Admission: $6-12
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Roxbury's Black History Trolley Tour
Take an informative (heated if needed) trolley tour through three centuries of Boston's historic Black neighborhoods. Follow the progression of the Black churches, gain an appreciation for the importance of the arts, learn about the struggles during the civil rights movement, and become more familiar with the movers, shakers, and strivers in Roxbury's Black history.
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Movie Event
In observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2012 you are invited to view the documentary film YOUNG @ HEART at participating libraries. See flyer for more information.
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A Day of Service and Celebration in Honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The Mayor’s Office of Arts, Tourism & Special Events, the Museum of African American History and the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras (BYSO) presented its free tribute concert in honor of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. last Monday, January 16, 2012, at 1:00pm at Faneuil Hall. The program featured a moving selection of classical music, spirituals and freedom songs performed by the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras’ Intensive Community Program, conducted by Marta Zurad. Local author, psychiatrist, educator, and respected social critic, Dr. Alvin Poussaint delivered the keynote speech. Take a moment to check out the photos from the event.
