African American History Month | Metropolitan Library System

The Metropolitan Library System is happy to celebrate February as African American History Month. There are special programs and events planned the entire month to help celebrate the African American culture and history. We also would like to highlight the African American History Online database which is an extensive tool for researching biographies, events, images, maps and much more.

Upcoming Events

Swingin’ and Singin’ in Deep Deuce! - All Locations
Heartland Voices - Bethany Library
Celebrating Black History Month - Read In - Midwest City Library
2nd Annual Crowns Tea - Midwest City Library
African American Voices - Ralph Ellison Library
Ida B. Wells: A Passion for Justice - Ralph Ellison Library
Multicultural Black History Month Talent Show - Ralph Ellison Library

African American History Online Database

African American History Online Tutorial
African American History Online Factsheet
Use African American History Online
Click on Databases, then scroll to African-American History Online.

Oklahoma Moments on African American History