40th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Convocation, January 31, Santa Cruz
This annual convocation celebrates the life and dreams of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with presentations about equality, freedom, justice, and opportunity. This year we welcome chef, food justice activist, publisher, and author, Bryant Terry.
When: Wednesday, January 31, 2024 | Doors open at 6 p.m., program begins at 6:30 p.m.
Where: Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium
Learn more at UC Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz Public Libraries | Black History Month Book List for Youth
A list of 20+ recommended books for youth and kids.
The full list can be found here: santacruzpl.org/kids/
Resources for Black History Month
- Santa Cruz County Office of Education | Initiative for Racial Equity and Justice
- The Diversity Center | Black History Month
- National Museum of African American History & Culture | Black History Month 2024
- blackhistorymonth.gov | Digital art exhibits & collections, audio & video, teacher resources + more
- GLSEN | Black History Month
- Stonewall Community Foundation | Hidden Figures in Queer Black History
Ted Talk | How Black Queer Culture Shaped History – Channing Gerard Joseph