While the month of February is set aside every year to honor Black History Month, it should be understood that Black history is woven into all American history and should be considered, explored, studied and celebrated at all times.
These pages contain just a small selection of resources across the subject area of Black History. We encourage you to explore beyond the limits of this short guide.
The theme for Black History Month 2025 is African Americans and Labor. The focus is on the various and profound ways that work and working of all kinds – free and unfree, skilled, and unskilled, vocational and voluntary – intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Indeed, work is at the very center of much of Black history and culture. Learn from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, the founders of Black History Month.
National Museum of African American History & Culture
Celebrate with The National Museum of African American History and Culture @NMAAHC the skill, wisdom, and compassion of invisible changemakers of industry and community building.
Invisible Changemakers of Industry: African Americans and Labor
African American at Work: A Photo Essay
Year of the Black Woman - During 2025, the museum is celebrating the multifaceted brilliance of Black women, honoring their resilience, essence, and immeasurable contributions to our nation. Explore the depth of who the Black woman is—as we celebrate her strength and encourage her to embrace rest.