Celebrating Black History Month 2025

February is African American History Month. Each February, libraries of all types join in paying tribute to the generations of African Americans who struggled with adversity to achieve full citizenship in American society. (Library of Congress)

Read more about Black History Month by visiting the Library of Congress: About Black History Month

This guide includes library materials that are available online for all Cal State LA students, staff, and faculty. To access an eBook or film, click the links and sign-in with your MyCalStateLA username and password. This guide also provides additional web resources.

• Books: Read fiction, non-fiction, and anti-racist titles listed in this guide, and browse more books on the topic using the Black History Featured List via OneSearch.
• Movies: Watch movies including documentaries, contemporary and classic films, and educational videos; learn about how to browse movies.
• Resources: Additional related resources including links to Cal State LA departments and public organizations.

If you have any questions about this guide or the online library materials, please email libsupport@calstatela.edu.