Black History Month
February is Black History Month. Each year, people across Canada celebrate and honour the legacy and many contributions of Black Canadians and their communities both past and present.
Celebrate with us by learning more about the history and achievements of Black Canadians, participating in events, and reading books by Black authors — including these titles by local writers.
Digital Library: Listening, Viewing and Reading
- Celebrating Black Voices: ebooks and Audiobooks via OverDrive or Libby app
- Log in to view Black History Month from Kanopy Streaming
- The National Film Board: Black Communities in Canada
- Black Studies in Video
- Caribbean Literature
- Caribbean Studies in Video
- Jet Magazine Archive: 1951-2014
- Ebony Magazine Archive, 1945-2014
- VPL Story Stream: Jessie Fauset and Langston Hughes read by Alvin Sanders
Reading List for Black History Month
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Upcoming Events
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Celebrate Black History Month at the library exploring stories, books, music and songs. Join Library staff along with a roster of special guests. Best suited for an audience of young children ages 2-5 along with their parents and caregivers.
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10:00am – 12:00pm
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This Black History Month, VPL is partnering with the Vancouver Latin American Cultural Centre (VLACC) to present two powerful films showcasing stories of Afro-Latinidad.
Following each screening, there will be a thought-provoking moderated discussion led by storyteller and...
6:00pm – 8:15pm
Central Library