Black History Month Resources

 

Overview

February is home to Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate Black history, as well as uplift the contributions of Black activists who power our democracy.

Voting rights history is Black history. We encourage Leagues to educate their communities and celebrate with us this February by sharing and highlighting the following resources:

Graphics

We've created graphics Leagues can share on their social media profiles to celebrate Black History Month. Graphics are sized for Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

DOWNLOAD BLACK HISTORY MONTH GRAPHICS

 

Blogs

• Voting Rights History is Black History
• Black Women Who Define(d) The Voting Rights Movement
• Celebrating Black Women Who Helped Pave the Way for More Black Women in Politics
• Black History Month: Celebrating Team LWV!
• Shirley Chisholm: My Personal League Hero
• Only 11 Black Senators in U.S. History

Webinars

• A More Inclusive Look at the Right to Vote (Aug. 2020) | A look at a more inclusive timeline of women winning the right to vote, what it means for the League, and how to be a welcoming and inclusive organization to all.
• Building Inclusive Suffrage and Anniversary Programs (Feb. 2020) | Members from the League of Women Voters of Ohio discuss how they planned their 100th-anniversary events through an equitable and inclusive lens.