Published on: Wednesday, February 2, 2022

The virtual resources for Black History Month include links to online resources from the Public Broadcasting Service, National Archives and Records Administration, National Museum of African American History and Culture, the History Network, and the National Park Service that showcase the rich ancestry, traditions, and experiences of African Americans.

Public Broadcasting Service
PBS Black Culture Connection (link is external): A resource and guide to the films, stories and voices across public television centered around Black history and culture.

National Archives and Records Administration
African American History: A collection of articles and blogs, public programs, online exhibits, and experiences that reflect African American presence in U.S. history and culture.

National Museum of African American History and Culture
Searchable Museum of African American History (link is external): A new digital initiative by the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture, that offers online exhibitions, various artifacts, and a wealth of material that documents the black experience. The first digital exhibition shared on the Searchable Museum site is Slavery and Freedom. In spring 2022, the museum plans to launch the exhibition Making a Way Out of No Way on the new platform.

The History Network
8 Black Inventors Who Made Daily Life Easier (link is external): A collection of stories of Black innovators that changed the way we live through their contribution.

National Park Service
African American Heritage Sites: A list of historic sites across the country that reflect pivotal places in African American history.