In this edition of Behind the Bindings, discover tools that you can use for researching Black history in the Law Journal Library!

February marks the beginning of Black History Month, a time dedicated to recognizing and celebrating the profound contributions of African Americans throughout history. This annual observance serves as a crucial reminder of the struggles, triumphs, and enduring resilience of the Black community.

Who is Robert Morris:     Born in Salem Massachusetts in 1825, Neither Morris, his siblings, nor his parents were enslaved. This foundatio...

As we begin February, we also mark the beginning of Black History Month. Black History Month dates back to 1915, when Charter G. Woodson attended the 50th Anniversary of Emancipation, sponsored by the state of Illinois. He, along with others, exhibited displays about black history and highlighted the progress of the black community since the end of slavery. Captivated and inspired by the celebration and the public’s interest, Woodson created the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH). The goal of the Association was to encourage others to popularize and promote the achievements of the black community. In February 1926, he announced the first “Negro History Week”. Woodson picked February because the month encompasses the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass, “two great Americans who played a prominent role in shaping black history.” Woodson believed, “history was made by the people, not simply or primarily by great men…Rather than focusing on two men [Lincoln and Douglass], the black community…should focus on the countless black men and women who had contributed to the advance of human civilization.”

Here at the Daniel Cracchiolo Law Library, Kristen Keck, Library Services Associate and Cataloger, curated a book display celebrating the life and achievements of black women. Black Women's History Month is a relatively new celebration started by Atlanta-based entrepreneur, Sha Battle in 2016. Battle often felt the diverse contributions of Black women weren’t well represented in education. Therefore, she started a movement to recognize April as Black Women's History Month to uplift and support the achievements of Black and minority women of the diaspora-especially those not traditionally taught in schools. Battle, an Atlanta resident, received an official declaration from the City of Atlanta and a commendation from the Governor to honor April as Black Women's History Month.

As we begin February, we mark the beginning of Black History Month. Black History Month dates back to 1915 when Charter G. Woodson founded the Association for the Study of African American Life and History as a way to encourage others to popularize and promote the achievements of the Black community. In February of 1926 he announced the first “Negro History Week.” He chose February because it encompasses the birthday of Abraham Lincoln and Frederick Douglass. President Gerald Ford officially recognized Black History Month in 1976, and urged Americans to “seize the opportunity to honor the too-often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history.”

Images from the Prints & Photographs Division’s collections help to illustrate the sustained contributions of Black Americans to the United States through military service over the course of the nation’s history. We hope you can join us for one of two “Finding Pictures: African Americans in the Military” webinar sessions this month (details at the …

In The Muse: Performing Arts Blog. A blog from the Library of Congress.

February is Black History Month, and the Muse Law Library is proud to present our celebration of Black achievement in the law. Here you will find the full collection of the 47 slides exhibited throughout the Library this month, each one documenting a different Black trailblazer or icon. The people featured here all displayed resounding courage and perseverance as they struggled against injustices and abuses at the hands of an oppressive, bigoted system. You will find lawyers and judges, writers and artists, and civil rights activists all connected by the common thread of a dedication to racial justice.

The Slavery in America and the World database is particularly special because of the meticulous development and organization that went into its development, opening up opportunities for unique browse and search tools. Learn how to use these tools in this guide.

By Andre Davison On February 1st, 2022, the first day of Black History Month, former Miami Dolphins head coach, Brian Flores, filed a class-action suit against the Miami Dolphins and the National F…