Love is in the hair!

The library of Congress, National Archives and Records Administration, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Gallery of Art, National Park Service, Smithsonian Institution and United States Holocaust Memorial Museum join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society.

Key Exhibitions on display around the country 

* At the Vanguard | This exhibition weaves together stories of ingenuity, artistry and resistance—through collections from Clark Atlanta University, Florida A&M University, Jackson State University, Texas Southern University and Tuskegee University.

* Your Park Story  - Black History & Heritage | More than 400 years of Black history and heritage are preserved in national parks and communities around the country. Discover stories shared by people who formed powerful connections with these places of history, nature, and enjoyment. Inspire others by sharing your “park story”!

* Black History Month at the Smithsonian | Celebrate Black History Month with Smithsonian events, resources, exhibitions, and podcasts.

* Power & Light | Russell Lee’s 1946 coal survey photographs tell the story of laborers who helped build the nation, of a moment when the government took stock of their health and safety, and of a photographer who recognized their humanity.

* For Teachers | Put the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids.

* Veterans History | African Americans serving in the military service throughout U.S. history have often fought on two fronts. fighting the actual enemy and fighting a system of segregation and exclusion.

Celebrate the multifaceted black heros throughout history and  our communitits. Find out how you can support and learn more about our unsung stories during this Black History Month!

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