Black History Month

We are honored to celebrate and recognize Black History Month [Annually in February]. We join the focus on Black resistance and celebrating the organizations and leaders whose efforts have been to advocate for the dignity of a self-determined life, through protest, legislative action, and the slow churn of justice. We also join in the acknowledgement that Black history IS American history, Black culture IS American culture, and Black stories are essential to the ongoing story of America AND the County of Santa Clara. These stories are often of difficult journeys, and full of hard truths about our country, which is exactly why they need to be celebrated and learned from in our nation’s classrooms. We will be recognizing and honoring Black Americans and Black history throughout the month.

The theme for Black History Month 2024 is 'African Americans and the Arts'. We will be celebrating the creative contributions of of national, state, and local artists and artisans. Click on their image to read more about their stories - and on the individuals we have recognized in previous years.