African American Interest
Highlights
August 29, 2024 From September 1-October 20, an exhibit featuring photography related to the Underground Railroad will be on display at YDL-Whittaker.
“Through Darkness to Light” exhibit on display Sept. 1 – Oct. 20
Ypsi Stories Episode 25: The Parkridge Community Center and the Fight for Racial Equality
Episode 25 of Ypsi Stories.
Join YDL at Ypsilanti’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration
June 19 is Juneteenth, a now-federal holiday celebrating the end …
Events
Resources
A collection of interviews of Ypsilanti residents who lived through the Jim Crow era, fought racism during WWII, and led the local Civil Rights movement.
A large collection of census, vital, military, and immigration records for genealogy research. ***Remote access to Ancestry has ended. You will again have to use a library computer to access the database.***
Learn to UseBook Lists
It’s important for all kids to see books with characters of all colors who are just kids being kids, as well as stories of empowered, successful black people. Here are a few of our recently published favorites.
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Graphic novels for kids and teens by BIPOC authors.
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Great books for kids ages 2-9 by African American authors. This collection ranges from being published a while ago to only several years ago. With a range of styles and topics, you’re sure to find something that you love.
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