African American History
Ethnic News Watch
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Tuesday, November 08, 2011
Thursday, September 15, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Juneteenth!!
In 1863, during the American Civil War, Pres. Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared more than three million slaves living in the Confederate states to be free. More than two years would pass, however, before the news reached African Americans living in Texas. It was not until Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, on June 19, 1865, that the state’s residents finally learned that slavery had been abolished. The former slaves immediately began to celebrate with prayer, feasting, song, and dance. The following year, on June 19, the first official Juneteenth celebrations took place in Texas. The original observances included prayer meetings and the singing of spirituals, and celebrants wore new clothes as a way of representing their new-found freedom. Within a few years, African Americans in other states were celebrating the day as well, making it an annual tradition. Celebrations have continued across the United States into the 21st century and typically include prayer and religious services, speeches, educational events, family gatherings and picnics, and festivals with music, food, and dancing.
Tuesday, June 07, 2011
Hurricane Preparedness
Area Emergency Resources
Be Ready Escambia! (FL)
Intellicast Weather My Fox Hurricane National Hurricane Center (NWS) Santa Rosa Emergency Management WEAR-ABC 3-Pensacola WKRG-CBS 5-Mobile/Pensacola WPMI-NBC 15-Covering the Coast |
Saffir-Simpson Scale
Category 1 - 74-95 mph winds
Category 2 - 95-110 mph winds Category 3 - 111-130 mph winds Category 4 - 131-155 mph winds Category 5 - 155+ mph winds
Disaster Hotlines
Atmore: 368-9371 Brewton: 867-0593 |
Wednesday, June 01, 2011
Annual Survey of Library Services
Please review the results from the Annual Survey of Library Services at the following links:
Friday, April 29, 2011
Disaster Relief for Alabama
 Gorgas Library UA | If you are unsure where to start in terms of helping the victims of the recent storms, please visit the Disaster Relief for Alabama page created by Brandee J. Idleman as part of her graduate coursework in the library science program at the University of Alabama. |
Friday, April 15, 2011
Wednesday, April 06, 2011
Annual Library Survey
Please take a few moments to complete our Annual Survery of Library Services. We will utilize the results of the survey to assist with future planning efforts.Thursday, March 31, 2011
Poem in Your Pocket Day
Celebrate Poem In Your Pocket Day on Thu., Apr. 14, 2011! The idea is simple: select a poem you love during National Poetry Month then carry it with you to share with co-workers, family, and friends. In this age of mechanical and digital reproduction, it's easy to carry and share a poem. Poems from pockets will be unfolded throughout the day with events in parks, libraries, schools, workplaces, and bookstores.How can you you get involved?
- Post pocket-sized verses in public places
- Hand write some lines on the back of your business cards
- Distribute bookmarks with your favorite immortal lines
- Add a poem to your email footer
- Post a poem on your blog or social networking page
- Project a poem on a wall, inside or out
- Text a poem to friends
Need a Poem for Your Pocket?
Browse the selection of poems at Poets.org.
Subscribe to the Poem a Day e-mail program.
Download pocket-sized Poem PDFs to print and share.
Visit the library's Poetry Resources page.
Tuesday, March 08, 2011
March is Women's History Month
March 8th, 2011 is the 100th anniversary of International Women’s Day. Few causes promoted by the United Nations have generated more intense and widespread support than the campaign to promote and protect the equal rights of women. The Charter of the United Nations, signed in San Francisco in 1945, was the first international agreement to proclaim gender equality as a fundamental human right. Since then, the U.N. has helped create a historic legacy of internationally agreed strategies, standards, programs and goals to advance the status of women worldwide. For more information see the library's Women's History page.
Wednesday, February 09, 2011
African American History Month
February is African American History Month. This month’s library displays feature books, videos, and DVDs related to African American art, cinema, and civil rights. We are confident that you will find something of interest. - African American Art
- African American Mosaic
- African American Writers
- African Americans at War
- Black Facts Online
- Black History Pages
- Black History Resources
- Ethnic News Watch
- Guide to Black History
- Museum of the African Diaspora
- Reflections in Black
- Speak to My Heart
- Underground Railroad
- Underground Railroad Experience
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
September 22nd is Hobbit Day! :O)
Hobbit Day commemorates the birthday of the hobbits Bilbo and Frodo Baggins, fictional characters in J. R. R. Tolkien's The Hobbit andThe Lord of the Rings. Bilbo was born on September 22nd in the year 2890 and Frodo was born on September 22nd in the year 2968. The week which includes Hobbit Day is known as Tolkien Week. Please visit the library if you are interested in learning more about J. R. R. Tolkien or reading any of his works.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
September 17th is Constitution Day!
We, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our prosperity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Library Reopens!
After an entire year of using a classroom as temporary quarters, the library has finally reopened its newly renovated facility. Spacious, inviting, and comfortable are just a few of the many ways to describe the new library space. There are more study carrels, expanded shelving, improved seating, numerous areas for group study, a state of the art classroom, etc. If you have not yet seen the finished product, please stop by the library. We are certain that you will be amazed!
Hispanic Heritage Month
September 15th, Independence Day for Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, & Nicaragua, marks the beginning of the national celebration of HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH. If one considers Hispanic contributions in the areas of literature, art, music, film, dance, language, cuisine, fashion, and so forth, it would be hard to overstate their tremendous cultural influence. For further exploration of this rich heritage, please visit the following links:
· Hispanic Heritage in the Americas
· Hispanic Heritage Month at the Smithsonian
· Hoy en la historia / Today in History
· Legislative History of Hispanic Heritage Month
· Library of Congress Hispanic Heritage Exhibit
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
News from around the Globe!
BBC (Great Britain)- Deccan Herald (India)
- Der Spiegel (Germany)
- Hola (Spain)
- Jerusalem Post (Israel)
- Maclean's (Canada)
- Mail & Guardian (South Africa)
- El PaÃs (Spain)
- Paris Match (France)
- Pravda (Russia)
- Sydney Morning Herald (Australia)
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Talk like Shakespeare Day!
Friday April 23rd is Talk Like Shakespeare Day, observed annually to honor the birth of the great bard. For great ideas on how to celebrate Talk Like Shakespeare Day, please visit http://www.talklikeshakespeare.org/.
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