"Celebrating Black History: Pivotal Moments, Unique Collections," a Cornell University Library exhibition, honors the history and contributions African-Americans have made to American life by highlighting pivotal moments and people that are tied to the library's unique collections.

From slave shackles, a hip-hop collection and films from the 1970s to books about notable scientists, entrepreneurs and musicians, items in the exhibition are in no way intended to reflect African-American history in its entirety, but to offer snapshots of the breadth and depth of Cornell Library's holdings in this area.

The exhibit includes original items and facsimiles from the Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections and several libraries, including Africana, music, ILR and law.

"Celebrating Black History" can be viewed through Feb. 29 in display cases on Olin Library's main floor next to the periodical reading room and in the hallway leading to Kroch Library.