Celebrate Black History Month 2026

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Black History Month grew out of “Negro History Week,” the brainchild of noted historian Carter G. Woodson and other prominent African Americans. The 2026 Black History Month theme, "A Century of Black History Commemorations," marks 100 years since Dr. Carter G. Woodson launched Negro History Week in 1926. This centennial celebrates a century of preserving, protecting, and promoting Black history, focusing on the evolution from a weeklong observance to a month-long, global recognition of Black contributions.

TOHS Black Student Union

TOHS Black Student Union (BSU) meets at lunch time on the second Tuesday of the month in Mr. Hutton's room, D-5. This club is for students who are interested in learning about African American culture, their contributions, their history, and traditions. All are welcome!

Black History Month provides us with the opportunity to honor the often neglected accomplishments of Black Americans in every area of endeavor throughout our history. It also provides us the occasion to deepen our understanding of the historical issues surrounding the ongoing racism, systemic oppression and discrimination that people of color face.

Books can be a source of education, context, and inspiration for all of us. The Lancer Library has a variety of books available for our Lancers to read in connection with Black History Month. Students can put any of these books (and thousands of others) on hold today. Click here to access a curated list of the titles you see in the photo below, along with many others. Stop by the Lancer Library to see them in person and check one out. Happy Reading, Lancers!

Shot Ready

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Shot Ready is a powerful distillation of Stephen Curry’s transformative philosophy of success—centered on preparation, constant improvement, creativity, connection, mindfulness, and joy—delivered in his incomparable voice and style.

His Name is George Floyd

WINNER OF THE 2023 PULITZER PRIZE IN NONFICTION A landmark biography by two prizewinning Washington Post reporters that reveals how systemic racism shaped George Floyd's life and legacy—from his family’s roots in the tobacco fields of North Carolina, to ongoing inequality in housing, education, health care, criminal justice, and policing—telling the story of how one man’s tragic experience brought about a global movement for change.

Our Hidden Conversations

Peabody Award–winning journalist Michele Norris offers a transformative dialogue on race and identity in America, unearthed through her decade-long work at The Race Card Project. The prompt seemed simple: Race. Your Thoughts. Six Words. Please Send. Our Hidden Conversations is a unique compilation of stories, richly reported essays, and photographs providing a window into America during a tumultuous era.

All You Have To Do

"Lexi Underwood and Ashley Woodfolk's New YA novel Louder Than Words is a new age 'Gossip Girl'" -- Teen Vogue. With riveting prose, NYT bestselling author Ashley Woodfolk and acclaimed actress Lexi Underwood balance an insightful depiction of the power of art as protest with asking some of the biggest questions facing teenagers today―in an era where mistakes can be picked over endlessly online, who is worthy of forgiveness? Can someone ever really change?

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now

A Coretta Scott King Author Award Winner. A New York Times Bestseller. Seven starred reviews! “Reynolds’s foray into romance is as spectacular as expected…Undoubtedly, a story for everyone” (Booklist, starred review).

Boundless

With twenty stories that center and celebrate the multiracial and multicultural experience from your favorite award-winning and bestselling authors, this is a groundbreaking anthology. This collection celebrates multicultural and multiracial characters at the helm of their own narratives, as they approach life with a renewed sense of hope and acceptance.

Association for the Study of African American Life and History

ASALH, established in 1915 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, ASALH is the founder of Black History Month and continues create and disseminate knowledge about Black History. The 2023 Black Hisory Month Virtual Festival can be accessed HERE.

Black History Month Collection from The History Channel

Learn more about Black History Month and its origins with The History Channel. Watch Black History documentaries from the Vault, and learn more about Black Women leaders.

Top Civil Rights and Social Justice Tools

This collection of apps and websites has been vetted by Common Sense Media, and is meant to help inspire the next generation of advocates and allies.

National Museum of African American History & Culture

The NMAAHC is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote & highlight the contributions of African Americans.

California African American Museum

Located in Los Angeles, the California African American Museum is a local resource to treasure. Check out their website for details about current exhibits and special events for Black History Month.

Black History from Biography

Biography has put together a list of 120 little known facts about African Americans who have helped to shape America.

TOHS Lancer Library

The mission of the Lancer Library is to ensure that members of our school community are effective users of ideas and information. Furthermore, the Lancer Library strives to provide and maintain up-to-date materials and an environment conducive to learning.

Celebrate Black History Month 2026

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Inception and Theme

TOHS Black Student Union

Shot Ready

His Name is George Floyd

Our Hidden Conversations

All You Have To Do

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now

Boundless

Association for the Study of African American Life and History

Black History Month Collection from The History Channel

Top Civil Rights and Social Justice Tools

National Museum of African American History & Culture

California African American Museum

Black History from Biography

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TOHS Black Student Union

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Shot Ready

His Name is George Floyd

Our Hidden Conversations

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All You Have To Do

Twenty-Four Seconds from Now

Boundless

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Association for the Study of African American Life and History

Black History Month Collection from The History Channel

Top Civil Rights and Social Justice Tools

National Museum of African American History & Culture

California African American Museum

Black History from Biography

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