Black History Month African American Resource Center

New Orleans Public Library
African American Resource Center

Black History Month Events

2008:

The Ties That Bind: Celebrating the African American Family
Schedule of Events
Make the links below for photographs of the 2008 events:
Martin Luther King Holiday Celebration
Mothers & Daughters Scrapbook Workshop
Louise Lamothe Day
Family Day
Genealogy Workshop
Fathers and Sons Program

2007 and 2006:

For images of Black History Month 2007, see the NOPL Photocorner

Hurricane Katrina forced the cancellation of Black History Month in 2006.

2005:

Continuing in the Footsteps of History Toward Health, Wealth and Education
Schedule of Events

2004:

Remembering the 50th Anniversary of Brown vs. Board of Education
Schedule of Events

2003:

African American Dream Builders: Achieving Economic Success
Schedule of Events

2002:

On Each Page of History America Sees My Face: Black History Month 2002
Schedule of Events

2001:

Our Roots Are Our Strength: Celebrating Black History Month 2001
Schedule of Events

2000:

Building on a Legacy: Celebrating Black History Month 2000
Schedule of Events

1999:

Passing the Torch: A Celebration of Black History Month
Schedule of Events at NOPL
Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Schedule of Events
City-Wide Events sponsored by the Martin Luther King Federal Holiday Planning Commission

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Updated 1/6/2005