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Celebrate Black History Month 2025!

Explore this webpage to join the City of Hillsboro in celebrating the accomplishments and history of Black Oregonians.

Stay a while, find something new, and share this page with others you know.

February is federally observed as African American History Month.

Notice: Many of the links below direct to third party websites. The City of Hillsboro does not endorse any of the following products or services and the quality of each website will vary.

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Documentary & Film Recommendations

"In honor of Black History Month, I want to share movies & film that I personally recommend you add to your watch list.

From history, to personal stories, to music, food, and culture, watch these selections to expand your knowledge of the Black experience."

- Eunice Makinde, City of Hillsboro Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Manager

Browse the Recommendations | Meet Eunice | More Library Recommendations

2025 Theme: African Americans & Labor

Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Founders of Black History Month

Local Food

Hillsboro

Portland

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Explore Tualatin Valley, simple map of Tualatin Valley

Support Black-Owned Businesses & Black Community Organizations

Businesses

Community Organizations

Washington, Multnomah, and Clackamas Counties are home to many organizations that exist to support, serve, and celebrate Black residents and people of color.

Community Organizing & Policy

Health & Housing

Library Recommendations

Find reading lists for all age groups, plus music, films, and storytimes selected by Hillsboro Public Library and Washington County Cooperative Library services (WCCLS).

Mire las recomendaciones de la Biblioteca para lectura, música y cine en español.

Kids

Books

Movies & Documentaries

Movies & Documentaries for Kids

Storytimes

View the Small but Mighty Storytimes for Young Activists and Families on the National Civil Rights Museum website.

Talking to Young Children About Race & Racism

By broadening our reading experience, we gain understanding and insight of race relations in our country. Through insight and understanding come empathy and compassion.

Browse the Understanding Race for Kids reading list.
PBS Kids shares articles, book recommendations, videos, and activities on their Talking About Racism webpage.

Teens

Adults

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The City of Hillsboro is committed to instilling diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential parts of policy-making and the delivery of City services. Learn more about our equity work and browse our Celebrating Culture series through the buttons below.