Image: Wiley, Kehinde. Anthony of Padua. 2013. Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, WA.
This Black History Month we highlighted Black Resilience.
Resilience means the process and outcome of triumphantly adapting in the face of adversity, trauma, tragedy, threats, or significant sources of stress. This Black History Month, SMPS Atlanta recognized the fierce journey, but also celebrated the resilience that generations have braved. Peruse this toolkit to learn more about Black history and discover a variety of examples expressing Black Resilience.
Black History Month Resiliency Toolkit
The Black History Month Resiliency toolkit provides several ways to learn more about the Black experience through literature, the arts, education, events, movies and Broadway shows – focusing on a spirit of joy, wisdom and hope.
Important and relevant lessons in Black history are found in few of the stories and documents shown below from historical organizations and educational institutions.
- A Black-owned Farm Blooms in Sonoma County (movementstrategy.org)
- Black History Month Virtual Festival Schedule – ASALH – The Founders of Black History Month
- Black History Documentaries, Shows & More | History Vault
- Black History & Black History Month: Celebrating Black Excellence (biography.com)
- African-American History Lessons, Books & Activities | Scholastic.com
- Virtual Black American Women Tour of London Tickets, Wed 8 Mar 2023 at 18:00 | Eventbrite
- BLACK WOMEN ARTISTS & THE HISTORY OF ABSTRACT ART Tickets, Mon 6 Mar 2023 at 18:30 | Eventbrite
- Fannie Lou Hamer's Powerful Testimony | Freedom Summer - YouTube
- Fannie Lou Hamer - "Until I am Free You are Not Free Either" - YouTube
- Black History is American History | Okalani Dawkins | TEDxYouth@MVHS - YouTube
- The Anti-Racist School Tickets, Tue 13 Jun 2023 at 15:45 | Eventbrite Talks: The Women Before the Men Tickets, Tue 14 Mar 2023 at 17:30 | Eventbrite
- Heritage and History Month Events | Smithsonian Institution (si.edu)
- Lorraine Hansberry | American playwright | Britannica
- Black migrations: Exodus from the South a matter of freedom, choice (usatoday.com)
Must-Read Books about Black History
- 20 Best Black History Books - Essential Books About Black History (goodhousekeeping.com)
- You can order today from these black-owned independent bookstores. ‹ Literary Hub (lithub.com)
- 100 Children's Books Featuring Black Characters Written by Black Authors — I Am Unique (iamuniquebook.com)
Movies, Broadway and Documentaries
Movies and documentaries provide an opportunity to learn about Black History and explore African-American Culture.
- 44 movies to watch and learn from during Black History Month — or anytime (stltoday.com)
- National Black Theatre's 2022-23 Season Features Co-Productions With New Group, Rattlestick, Ars Nova | Playbill
The Arts
The Arts are an expression of resilience and provide an opportunity to explore African-American Culture.
- 5 Powerful Stories on Black Art History | The Metropolitan Museum of Art (metmuseum.org)
- Black Art & Artists in Our Collection (nga.gov)
- 12 Dope Black Painters You Should Know - Melanin Is Life
- Kehinde Wiley Studio | Brooklyn, NY
