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JME Celebrates JME Celebrates Black History Month This February!
JME Celebrates Native American Heritage Month This November!
A time to honor the histories and contributions of Black people and communities, and an opportunity to reflect on their profound impact in shaping our society and the world.
Throughout this month, books, posters, and displays will invite JME students to commemorate and learn about Black history. Some resources and activities are below!
Community Events & Activities
Family Guide for Celebrating Black History Month, from BUSD
• AAMLO Kids Club (Feb 7, 2026)
Interactive activities for kids focused on history and community. AAMLO events info
• Lunar New Year x Black History Month (Feb 7, 2026)
A cultural celebration combining art, music, local vendors, and a Kids + Teens Zone at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. Oakland Asian Cultural Center event info
• Black History Film Festival – Oakland (Feb 21, 2026)
A day of film screenings in West Oakland celebrating Black storytellers and history. Black History Film Festival – Eventbrite
• 9th Annual Black Joy Parade (Feb 22, 2026)
A vibrant, free community parade celebrating Black culture with music, performances, and family activities in downtown Oakland. Black Joy Parade details & info
Children’s Fairyland Black History Month Celebrations – crafts, performances, walking tours highlighting Oakland’s Black history. Fairyland BHM family events info
Berkeley Public Library – Black History: To Boldly Go (e.g., Feb 14) – storytelling and interactive learning. Berkeley BHM program info
Black History Month Book List
*Available at both Contra Costa Library & JME Library
Black Is a Rainbow Color, Joy, Angela
The ABCs of Black History, Cortez, Rio
Becoming Muhammad Ali, Patterson, James
Brown Girl Dreaming, Woodson, Jacqueline
Change Sings a Children's Anthem, Gorman, Amanda
Crafts That Celebrate Black History, Ross, Kathy
Finding Langston, Cline-Ransome, Lesa,
Freedom River, Rappaport, Doreen
Hidden Figures: The True Story of Four Black Women and the Space Race, Shetterly, Margot Lee
Mae Jemison, Boone, Mary
Minty, A Story of Young Harriet Tubman, Schroeder, Alan
The Moon Over Star, Aston, Dianna Hutts
One More River to Cross: The Stories of Twelve Black Americans, Haskins, James
Nelson Mandela, Nelson, Kadir
Saturday, September 20, 11am-3pm
Marina Park, Martinez