Spring 2008 Library Events

February
In observance of Black History Month, the library is featuring an Archives display in the library atrium, a book display in the Reference Reading Room and a filmfest on African American History and Culture. Brochures and other information resources related to African American History will also be available.   See below for details.

Book Display
The book display is located in the Reference Reading Room. The books are available for check-out.

Documentary Film Showings

Film: A Time for Justice
Academy Award© winning documentary film, A Time For Justice will be shown as part of the library's Black History Month Program. The documentary depicts "the battle for civil right as told by its foot soldiers." The film length is 38 minutes.
Time: 11:00 am
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Place: L. Douglas Wilder Library: Lecture Hall

Film: Mighty Times: The Children's March
"A Film By Hudson & Houston. In the spring of 1963, Birmingham, Alabama, was the "do-or-die" battleground for the Civil Rights Movement. Heavy intimidation by Birmingham authorities left the Movement floundering. Using word-of-mouth under a veil of secrecy, more than 4,000 black schoolchildren organized themselves to desert classrooms at exactly 11 a.m. on "D-Day," May 2, 1963, touching off a week of mass demonstrations and rioting that shocked the nation and rocked the world." The film length is 40 minutes.
Time: 12:00 pm noon
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Place: L. Douglas Wilder Library: Lecture Hall

Film: Slave Island: New York's Hidden History
"When excavation in downtown Manhattan unearthed an 18th-century Negro burial ground, New Yorkers were reminded that slavery was not limited to the South. This program explores an often-overlooked chapter in the history of the city and the colonies in general by examining the oldest slave cemetery ever found in North America." The film length is 49 minutes.
Time: 1:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Place: L. Douglas Wilder Library: Lecture Hall

Film: Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks
"On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks sparked a revolution by sitting still. Her simple act of defiance against racial segragation on city buses inspired the African American Movement of Montgomery Alabama to unite under the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Over the course of a year, the legendary bus boycott would test the endurance of the peaceful protestors, overturn an unjust law, and create a legacy of mighty times that continues to inspire social justice activists today." The film length is 40 minutes.
Time: 2:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Place: L. Douglas Wilder Library: Lecture Hall

Film: Profile of a Writer: Toni Morrison
"In this 52-minute profile, Morrison discusses the inspiration behind her novel (which is based on a true story) as well as the imagery, characters, and language of the work. Interspersed with the interview are dramatic readings from Beloved; images of the time of slavery reinforce the discussion. This video is excellent background for both the novel and the movie, and it adds another dimension to Morrison's work." The film length is 52 minutes.
Time: 3:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Place: L. Douglas Wilder Library: Lecture Hall

Film: Mary McLeod Bethune: the Spirit of a Champion
"This video covers acclaimed educator Mary McLeod Bethune. You find out how she battled for an education, successfully start one of the nation's first schools for Blacks and rise to national leadership." The film length is 30 minutes.
Time: 4:00 pm
Date: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2008
Place: L. Douglas Wilder Library: Lecture Hall

Download Black History Month Guides and Worksheets (see list below). Click a link to view or download a guide/worksheet.