African Americans and Labor

In honor of Black History Month, come view selections from the Rare and A.S. Salley Collections featuring items like Porgy, Potee’s Gal, and Sunclouds. This display will be up through the end of the month.

Selected books in the State Library's display case from the A.S. Salley Collection. One book closed, one open, and a sign behind them stating Black History Month: African Americans and Labor
Selected open books in the State Library's display case from the A.S. Salley Collection in the display case, with a copy of Porgy & Bess propped upright on the right.

Upcoming Event

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Speaker at the Center Series: An American Revolution Panel Discussion

July 16, 2026, 2:30 PM

Join us for our next Speaker at the Center event, where six panelists will explore the history of the American Revolution. Even 250 years after America gained independence, historians and experts continue to debate key questions. Come listen as they use artifacts and primary sources to clarify the facts in these discussions. 

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