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Black History Month All Year

Stratford STEM Library supports year round learning

Black HistoryMonth All YearStratford STEM Library supports year round learning

"I have standards that I don't plan on lowering for anybody...including myself!"

- Zendaya, American actress and singer

Black History Month.gov Primary Resources
Explore the power of primary sources. Resources change but include "cultural expressions", 16 Black Artists to Know, National Park information and Veteran's history.
16 Black Artists To Know
From the National Gallery of Art: Looking to deepen your knowledge of Black artists? Explore the connections between eight pairs of artists in our collection. Some share a similar approach to artmaking, others a specific subject.

The Undefeated 44

Visit “The Undefeated 44” to discover beautifully illustrated stories of Black Americans who “shook up the world or at least their corner of it.

Oprah's 31 History-Making Black Americans Everyone Should Know

31 History-Making Black Americans Everyone Should Know

from Oprah Magazine

Black Artists & Musicians of Past & Present

"Sometimes it takes years to become an overnight success"

- Prince, American singer, songwriter, producer & actor

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Artists Who Move Us

Find the artist whose work speaks to you, and learn more about them!

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Got the Music in You?

Learn about the most influential Black musicians.

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Musicians Speak Out!

Here's a list of contemporary musicians speaking truth to power.

"Know that you can start late, look different, be uncertain and still succeed."

- Misty Copeland, first African American Female Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre

Access 705.library.nashville.org
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Find a great book from our library collection

Scan the QR code or visit 705.library.nashville.org to view a book in our library collection for Black History.

Youth TED Talk Black History is American History

Can Kids Change The World? The Civil Rights Movement

Join us on a journey through history as we shine a spotlight on the incredible kids who played a pivotal role in the fight for civil rights. In this inspiring video for kids, you'll learn about little heroes like 7-year-old Ayanna Najuma, who fearlessly stood up for justice, braving harsh consequences to make their communities more inclusive. Highlights: Discover the stories of courageous kids who made a big impact during the Civil Rights Movement. Explore Ayanna Najuma's journey and the challenges she faced in the pursuit of equality. Learn about the importance of inclusivity and standing up against discrimination, no matter your age. About Scholastic Magazines + Teachers! For more knowledge-building videos that are engaging, age-appropriate, and supportive of your elementary and middle school curriculums, explore Scholastic magazines! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3YKTakS. Join the Community! Scholastic Teachers on Facebook: / scholasticteachers Scholastic Teachers on Instagram: / scholasticteachers #Scholastic #CivilRights #BlackHistory #SocialJustice #ClassroomMagazines #ScholasticMagazines

Do Research

Students can log in to the Limitless Libraries database to explore the American Mosiac.

Here is an article on the Black Arts Movement from 1965-1976.

More Than a Mapp

Try this multi-layered geo-location app More Than a Mapp that locates sites and landmarks relevant to African American history in your immediate vicinity.


More Than a Mapp is a free iPhone and iPod app that allows users to discover and contribute to the African American history that exists all around us. The location-enabled application can reveal sites of significance to black history in your city, and allows you to upload map points of your own. The crowd-sourced and moderated data will grow to reveal that history doesn’t just live in books; it has a presence in the everyday places we find ourselves.

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