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African-American BiographiesA to Z
Check out this list of biographies on 500 notable African-Americans. You can
search by name or category.
The Black History Calendar This site has just some of the events that
happened this month in Black History!
Black History Webquest A
webquest is an adventure on the Internet in which you search for the truth.
Use the Internet to find the following information about the
following people. . .
An African-American
Resource Guide Any guide to African American information must first begin by
looking at the history of this group of people. One of the best resources on
this topic is. . .
The Encyclopdia Britannica Guide to Black History American history
is filled with voices of African-American people who have spoken out against
injustice and inequality. These voices can be heard in all areas of American
life. This Britannica Study Guide will introduce you to the people behind these
voices and the events that have affected their lives.
African American World PBS From Sojourner Truth to Jacob Lawrence, discover
the courage and talent that shaped the African American experience.
The Top Ten African-American Inventors
Throughout history, African Americans have invented some important and fun
devices. Read about ten examples of men and women and see what they invented.
Think about what kind of obstacles they may have faced, personally and
professionally.
Shirley Chisholm Biography Shirley Chisholm, the first
black woman to serve in the United States Congress, died on January 1, 2005 at
age 80. SHIRLEY CHISHOLM'S candidacy for the American presidency in 1972 was
a long-shot of almost embarrassing proportions. She entered the race against 12
other candidates with a slogan that dripped with moxie: Fighting Shirley
Chisholm Unbought and Unbossed.
Shirley Chisholm Address To The United States House Of
Representatives, Washington, DC: May 21, 1969: Mr.
Speaker, when a young woman graduates from college and starts looking for a job,
she is likely to have a frustrating and even demeaning experience ahead of her.
If she walks into an office for an interview, the first question she will be
asked is, "Do you type?''
The Internet African American History Challenge The Internet African
American History Challenge is an interactive quiz that helps you
sharpen your knowledge of African American History. It's an "open
book" test. So if you're not sure of an answer, you can check our reference
material for help. Level I is the easiest and has 7 questions while levels II
& III have 10 questions each and are a bit more challenging. Good Luck!
Black History Treasure Hunt & Quiz People all over the United States and
the world have posted information on the Internet that relates to Black history
and African-American heritage. Read through the questions below and explore the
Resource List to find the right information to answer each question. Each Web
page holds the answer to one of the questions. When you think you know the right
answer, click in the appropriate radio button to get feedback.
Harriet Tubman and The Underground Railroad for Children The students in
Mrs. Taverna's second grade class at Pocantico Hills School in Sleepy Hollow,
New York have been learning about Harriet Tubman and the Underground
Railroad. We read about Harriet. We wrote about Harriet. Mrs.
Taverna and Mrs. Hongell, (our computer teacher), helped us write this web site
to share with other children.
Online University: Slavery This Site gives a detailed explanation of the history of slavery. Topics covered include: "The Triangle: the Atlantic Slave Trade", "British North American Slavery", "The United Slaves of America: Expansion of the Peculiar Institution", "The Children of the Revolution", and more.
The African-American A Journey from Slavery to Freedom The
African-American: A Journey from Slavery to Freedom is an exhibit which shows
America in crisis and how that point in time was resolved. Slavery as an issue
in America was in constant conflict with the founding Democratic principles of
this nation. Slavery therefore became the ultimate test of disunity within the
union of states which were already at odds in a democracy espousing freedom for
its people.
InfoPlease: Black History Month Americans have recognized black history
annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as
"Black History Month." What you might not know is that black history
had barely begun to be studiedor even documentedwhen the tradition
originated. Although blacks have been in America at least as far back as
colonial times, it was not until the 20th century that they gained a respectable
presence in the history books.
CNN - Black History Month
Check out these feature stories from World African Network.
The African-American Mosaic Exhibition (Library of Congress)
This exhibit marks the publication of The African-American Mosaic: A Library
of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History and Culture. A
noteworthy and singular publication, the Mosaic is the first Library-wide
resource guide to the institution's African- American collections.
The Amistad Incident of 1839
In late August 1839 the
Paul Laurence Dunbar Paul Laurence Dunbar was the first African-American to
gain national eminence as a poet. Born in 1872 in Dayton, Ohio, he was the son
of ex-slaves and classmate to Orville Wright of aviation fame.
Historic Places of the Civil Rights Movement Thomas Jefferson's stirring
words, written in 1776 in our Declaration of Independence, defined the promise
of America--freedom and equality for all. The words rang hollow, however, for
the millions of African Americans held in slavery prior to the Civil War, and
later denied political, economic, educational, and social equality by unjust
laws and social customs.
MLK Online - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This site is your one-stop source
for for MLK on the net. It includes speeches, pictures, quotes and more!
I have a Dream
Speech Can you guess the words to the 'Dream' speech? If you get stuck,
click on the hint button.
Martin Luther King Jr. Online Quiz Test your knowledge of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with this online interactive quiz.
Academy of Achievement: Rosa Parks Profile Most historians date the
beginning of the modern civil rights movement in the United States to December
1, 1955. That was the day when an unknown seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama
refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. This brave woman, Rosa
Parks, was arrested and fined for violating a city ordinance, but her lonely act
of defiance began a movement that ended legal segregation in America, and made
her an inspiration to freedom-loving people everywhere.
Brown vs. Board of Education - Background Summary The 1954 United States Supreme Court decision in Oliver L. Brown et.al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka (KS) et.al. is among the most significant judicial turning points in the development of our country. Originally led by Charles H. Houston, and later Thurgood Marshall and a formidable legal team, it dismantled the legal basis for racial segregation in schools and other public facilities.
Africana and African American The links at this site include Africana.com,
Marcus Garvey Papers, Timeline of the Modern Civil Rights Movement and more!
Nelson Mandela Biography
Nelson Mandela's greatest pleasure, his most private moment, is watching the sun
set with the music of Handel or Tchaikovsky playing. Locked up in his cell
during daylight hours, deprived of music, both these simple pleasures were
denied him for decades.
UGA: African American Studies African Americans have played a vital role in
the history and culture of their country since its founding. An important part
of the curriculum at the Institute for African American Studies is devoted to
creative research on the lives and work of prominent African Americans and to
placing them within their cultural context. On this page you will find brief
biographical sketches of several key figures in African American history.
Lesson Plans/Classroom
Activities
Experiencing the Underground Railraod
The Latest Books by Black Authors