Black Biographies
Biographies bring its subject to life for the reader. Far from a day-to-day retelling of somebody's life a biography is a story told in such way to read much like…
A Quick History of Black Cartoonists
American comic strips have been around for just over a century. The newspaper business took off around 1900, and comics were one way to draw more readers to the paper.…
George Washington Carver, seated on steps, with staff
Discover Black Inventors during Black History Month
Every February we celebrate the history and achievements of Black Americans and every February I learn something new. This year is no exception. While I knew about several of these…
Fall in Love With These Black Romances!
February is Black History Month. it's also the month of Valentine's Day. So, let's bring the two together for this list of romantic books written by Black authors. I hope,…
Black History Month Films v.3 – 2000 to 2022
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
Author Spotlight: Toni Morrison
Today is Toni Morrison's birthday, so let's celebrate this amazing Ohio author with an Author Spotlight! Toni's books skillfully blend elements of fantasy and magical realism with the brutal realities…
Black History Month Films v.2 – 1960 to 2000
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
Black History Month: Celebrating Black Joy
There's a lot going on in our world that is stressful, unhappy, and unpleasant. So, instead of focusing on the more unsavory aspects of the world around us, these authors…
Black History Month Films v.1 – 1920 to 1960
In this series of posts, we are focusing on contributions from African American artists to the world of film. We're going through the decades to highlight everything from the early…
Read It Make It : Unity Handprint Wreath
Goin' Someplace Special written by Patricia C. McKissack and illustrated by Jerry Pinkney is the ideal book to read as we celebrate Black History Month. Goin' Someplace Special is a…
Toni Morrison Day
This past December, the Ohio Senate and Governor DeWine signed House Bill 325, declaring February 18th as Toni Morrison Day. Morrison, a native of Lorain county, passed away at 88…