African
American Research Library and Cultural
Center
More than 75,000 books, documents,
and artifacts focus on African American
experiences in this sparkling showplace
unveiled in 2002 as what retired Broward
County Library Director Sam Morrison
calls “a symbol of hope –
a bridge across time and cultures, and
an introduction to a world in which
knowledge is the true power." Among
compilations are the Alex Haley Collection
including eight unfinished manuscripts
by the author and cast photos from Roots.
Also
featured are the Charles Mills Phonograph
Album Collection covering blues, popular
and jazz albums. The 5,000-volume
Daniel M. Johnson Collection charts
African, African-American, and Caribbean
history, the Fisk University Collection
includes slave narratives, and the
Kitty Oliver Oral Histories Collection
on Race and Change contains manuscripts
and recordings from Broward and Okeechobee.
Well-lighted parking is free.
2650
Sistrunk Boulevard. (954) 625-2800
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