Black History Month

February 20, 2023

Black History Month

As Black History Month comes to a close, here are some ways you can honor the contributions the Black community has made throughout the U.S. history and celebrate Black history that is being made every day, this month and every month!

Adult Books

Caste: The Origins of Our Discontents” by Isabel Wilkerson
Why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?” by Beverly Daniel Tatum


Children’s Books

The Thought Jar” by Nikiyah Crosdale
Little Leaders: Bold Women in Black History” by Vashti Harrison


Podcasts

https://www.lisc.org/kansas-city/regional-stories/supporting-black-businesses/ 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-month-black-owned-businesses-the-wealth/id1384191562?i=1000552464059
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/black-history-month-redlining-east-kansas-city-and/id1384191562?i=1000552463855
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-black-history-month/id1608060455


Local Businesses

The Black Pantry
Bliss Wine and Books – Grand opening on Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 11:00 am.
Vine Street Brewing Co – Coming in March 2023!
 

Events

2023 Black History Month Events in KC (visitkc.com)