The New York Public Library has exhibitions and displays in branches all over the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island. But, if it feels too cold to go traveling this time of year, then stay warm and check out some of our online exhibitions instead. Here are four of the top online exhibitions highlighting African Americans in honor of Black History Month.

In Motion: The African-American Migrant Experience

From the Transatlantic slave trade to the great migration to movements in between and after and to places all over the world, African Americans have been in motion for centuries. The online exhibition In Motion: The African-American Migrant Experience and its companion book of the same name is the place to start your journey of discovery of the African American migration experience.

Treasures of the New York Public Library

Interested in art, photography, moving images, maps, or the written word? The New York Public Library has extensive archival materials, and you can explore them in the online exhibition Treasures of the New York Public Library. Explore the Americana, Black History and Culture, and The Written Word sections for looks into the NYPL's archives on African American history. 

Harlem: 1900-1940

Harlem has been a mecca for African American art and culture for over 100 years. From a small village in upper manhattan to a vibrant New York City neighborhood, Harlem has been constantly evolving since its conception. Langston Hughes, James Baldwin, Billie Holiday, Dorothy West, Malcolm X, and more all made their homes in Harlem. Harlem 1900-1940 is about the early days of Harlem and its growth into one of the most historically and culturally vital cities in America.

African Americans and American Politics: An Exhibition From The Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture

Africans Americans have been part of American politics for over 200 years. Whether revolting against slavery, running for elected office, leading civil rights movements or running for president, black men and women have always been there, a part of the fabric of change and progress in America. The tenets of democracy and the words of the constitution have empowered and shaped the way African Americans see themselves throughout American history. This interactive exhibition highlights centuries of African American involvement in American politics.