African American Interest
Highlights
March 17, 2023 Join Detroit Public TV and PBS Books Wednesday, March 22, at 8 p.m. ET, for a fascinating look at new techniques for unravelling the mysteries of African American genealogy, including …
Jean Winborn to be featured on “Finding Your Roots – Family Sagas of Pride and Perseverance”
Celebrate Women’s History Month with YDL!
March is Women’s history Month, a month dedicated to honoring …
Explore the A.P. Marshall African American History Archive
Have you checked out the A.P. Marshall African American Oral …
Events
Resources
A collection of interviews of Ypsilanti residents who lived through the Jim Crow era, fought racism during WWII, and led the local Civil Rights movement.
A large collection of census, vital, military, and immigration records for genealogy research. ***Remote access to Ancestry has ended. You will again have to use a library computer to access the database.***
Learn to UseBook Lists
It’s important for all kids to see books with characters of all colors who are just kids being kids, as well as stories of empowered, successful black people. Here are a few of our recently published favorites.
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Graphic novels for kids and teens by BIPOC authors.
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Great books for kids ages 2-9 by African American authors. This collection ranges from being published a while ago to only several years ago. With a range of styles and topics, you’re sure to find something that you love.
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