
Info on Tuscaloosa’s Weaver-Bolden Library Black History Event
Celebrate Black History Month at the Weaver-Bolden Library's second annual event, which will be held from Noon to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 8. The library is located at 2522 Lanier Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. This event is free and open to the public.
This year’s theme, “African Americans and Labor,” honors the enduring legacy of work that has shaped our nation’s history.
Organizers said they “invite everyone, young and old, to come and share in this vibrant celebration and let the joyous atmosphere sweep you off your feet.”

Event Guest Speakers
Fitzgerald Washington, Retired Alabama Labor Commissioner: Speaking on AA Labor in Alabama.
Honorable Judge John England: Speaking on "The Struggle "Ain't" easy.
Monty J. Thornburg, Ph.D., Author and Researcher: Speaking on the Civil Rights History.
Erica Grant, a successful business leader and visionary: Speaking on Generational Wealth.
Olympia McCracken, local African-American business owners
Anne Taylor-Brown, local African-American business owners
Darius Gladney, Soloist from Cornerstone FGB Church of Tuscaloosa
Kiera S. Ezell, published children’s author, will sign free copies of her book “What’s Up Buttercup” while they last.
A little taste of the finest Tuscaloosa cuisine.
Event T-Shirt on Sale
A Tuscaloosa City School student created the design for the event t-shirt, which was sponsored by the Tuscaloosa Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. T-shirts will be sold during our celebration.
According to the Weaver-Bolden Library Facebook page, you are encouraged to attend to “learn more about the unique history of African American labor in Tuscaloosa and find joy in the celebration! Visit with community groups will begin at Noon, and speakers and presentations will begin at 1 p.m.”
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