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Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
This summer, I was inspired by our programs at National Park to explore my own family connections with baseball. This post is a follow-up to my colleague Lauren’s post, “Baseball History: Reflections & Family History Activities”. My grandfather grew up in Paterson, New Jersey, home of his baseball hero—Larry Doby. After serving in World War …
Posted in: African American History, Sports
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
This post was written by Monica Valentine, Program Specialist in the Library’s Center for Literacy, Learning and Engagement 1968 was a turbulent year. Dr. Martin Luther King and Robert Kennedy were assassinated, and protest movements echoed across the world. The summer Olympics in Mexico City were no exception to this backdrop. During the medal ceremony, …
Posted in: African American History, Books & Author Programs, Events, For Kids, For Teens
Posted by: Alli Hartley-Kong
Junior Fellow Khrisma McMurray shares civil rights resources about the summer of 1964, when children spent weeks participating in Freedom Schools.
Posted in: African American History, Civics & Government, Uncategorized
Posted by: Kaleena Black
Highlights from a series of educational videos with Daymé Arocena, a Cuban jazz singer and songwriter.
Posted in: African American History, For Teens, Uncategorized
Posted by: Naomi Coquillon
An introduction to The Brownies' Book, a publication created by W.E.B Du Bois for Black children and families in the early 20th century.
Posted in: African American History, For Kids, Reading