Black History Month honors the past and present achievements of African Americans. Established in 1976 by African Americans for the study of African American life and history, Black History Month is an expansion of Negro History Week which was established in 1926 by Carter Woodson. The theme for this year is “Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism.” Omaha Public Library will observe Black History Month with the following events.

Exhibit

Works by DeJuan Cribbs
“AfrOmaha” a tribute to Omaha’s black population in honor of Black History Month. Digital art display presented by local artist.
W. Dale Clark Library, 215 S. 15th St.
Michael Phipps Gallery
Feb. 2-28
Reception, Feb. 3, 2-4 p.m.
Artist reception open to everyone.

Programs

Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr.
A Chautauqua performance by Preston Love Jr.
Rev. Adam Clayton Powell Jr. was born in 1908 and died in 1972 after 24 years in the U.S. Congress and a distinguished career as a tireless fighter for the rights of the Negro. Although arrogant, confident and brash, he was the most dominant and effective Civil Rights advocate of his time.
W. Dale Clark Library, 215 S. 15th St.
Feb. 3, 3:30-5:30 p.m.

Charles B. Washington Branch, 2868 Ames Ave.
Feb. 23, 2-3:30 p.m.

Black History in film, a weekly film series
Movies will include “Malcolm X,” “Tuskegee Airmen,” “Glory” and “Amistad.”
Charles B. Washington Branch
Feb. 5, 12, 19, 26, 4 p.m.

Children’s Book Giveaway, Feb. 9, 11-5:30 p.m.
Books will be given to children who visit the library. The book giveaway is sponsored by Friends of Omaha Public Library.
Charles B. Washington Branch

The exhibit and programs are free. Omaha Public Library houses an extensive collection of materials by and about African Americans. Visit omahapubliclibrary.org for information on other programs available at Omaha Public Library’s 11 metro locations.

Contact:
Linda Trout, 402-444-4838, ltrout@omahapubliclibrary.org
or
John Bernardi, 402-444-4849, jbernardi@omahapubliclibrary.org