Black History Month
We've created a list of resources to help you learn about and celebrate black excellence for Black History Month.
Suffolk Libraries is celebrating Black History Month with a special spotlight feature.
We're proud to champion equality and opportunities for everyone in our libraries. Suffolk Libraries believes in giving everyone a voice and celebrating the rich cultural diversity across the county.
Digital resources
Explore our list of resources, including interviews with black creatives and recommended reading for all ages.
Around Suffolk in 40 Stories
Around Suffolk in 40 Stories is an audio project by Suffolk Libraries, led by and in collaboration with award-winning storyteller Glenys Newton and in partnership with BBC Radio Suffolk.
The podcast is available to listen to on Spotify.
Tonia Wilson (Ep. 2)
Antonio Santana (Ep. 3)
Pierre Rollins (Ep. 4)
Neil Mason (Ep. 15)
Trevor Jones (Ep. 16)
Ian Brown (Ep. 18)
Curtis Blanc (Ep. 21)
Angelle Joseph (Ep. 22)
Lanai Collis Phillips (Ep. 39)
Free Speech: a Suffolk Libraries podcast
Free Speech is the Suffolk Libraries' podcast series celebrating public libraries' history as spaces for free learning and freedom of speech.
The podcast is available to listen to on our YouTube channel.
Jason Kofi-Haye (Ep. 12)
Angelle Joseph (Ep. 14)
El-Emcee (Ep. 17)
Ashton Jones (Ep. 18)
Lanai Collis-Phillips (Ep. 19)
Karl Nova (Ep. 22)
Chi-chi Nwanoku OBE (Ep. 36)
Recommended books
Explore our chosen book titles for Black History Month, specially curated by our team of librarians.
All titles are available to borrow from any library in Suffolk with your library card.