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    An African American Album    *An African American Album  www.cmstory.org/african/album/volume1
    Exhibit from the Public Library of Charlotte and Mecklenburg County features photographs reflecting life in the years before 1950.

    African American Album Vol.2    *African American Album Vol.2  www.cmstory.org/aaa2
    Presents the history of Charlotte-Mecklenburg County North Carolina's Black community from 1940 to the 1990s through photographs, oral history, audio and video.

    African American Historical Text Archive    *African American Historical Text Archive  historicaltextarchive.com/sections.php?op=listarticles&secid=8
    Collection of articles and historical documents.

    African American History and Culture    *African American History and Culture  www.knowyourblackhistory.com
    Articles on historical achievements and educational interactive trivia game relating to black history.

    African American History Forum    *African American History Forum  afamhistoryforum.blogspot.com
    African American history and culture blog

    African American Pamphlets    *African American Pamphlets  memory.loc.gov/ammem/aap/aaphome.html
    The Daniel A. P. Murray Pamphlet Collection presents a review of history and culture spanning almost one hundred years. Among the authors represented are Frederick Douglass, Booker T. Washington, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Benjamin W. Arnett, Alexander Crummel, and Emanuel Love.

    African American Resources at the Cincinnati Historical Society Library    *African American Resources at the Cincinnati Historical Society Library  library.cincymuseum.org/aag/guide.html
    Guide to 20th Century African American individuals, organizations and topics from the Greater Cincinnati area. Find books, articles, photographs and manuscripts.

    African American Resources at the Maryland State Archives    *African American Resources at the Maryland State Archives  www.msa.md.gov/msa/refserv/html/afro.html
    An archived history of black people in the state Maryland.

    African American World    *African American World  www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld
    Presents the broad range of the black experience in the United States, from the Harlem Renaissance to the ongoing debate over affirmative action.

    African Americans in History    *African Americans in History  www.uga.edu/iaas/research/history.html
    Learn about influential individuals who helped the political, social, and technological development of the United States. Includes links to sound files and original texts.

    African-American History    *African-American History  afroamhistory.about.com
    Jessica McElrath features many biographical sketches and stories of notable events and time periods. Her collection of photographs from the various periods is extensive.

    The African-American Mosaic Exhibition    *The African-American Mosaic Exhibition  www.loc.gov/exhibits/african
    A Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Black history and culture.

    African-American Women    *African-American Women  library.duke.edu/specialcollections/collections/digitized/african-amer…
    Slave letters offering firsthand glimpses into the lives of female slaves and their relationships with their owners, from Duke University Library’s Special Collections.

    African-Native Genealogy and History    *African-Native Genealogy and History  www.african-nativeamerican.com
    Celebrates the Estelusti - Oklahoma's free Black Indians of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Nations.

    Africans in America    *Africans in America  www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/home.html
    A collection of images, documents, stories, biographies and commentaries depicting America's journey through slavery.

    Behind the Scenes    *Behind the Scenes  docsouth.unc.edu/neh/keckley/keckley.html
    1868 autobiography of Elizabeth Keckley, who went from slavery to the White House where she served Mary Todd Lincoln.

    Black - African American History Facts    *Black - African American History Facts  www.yenoba.com
    Provides a calendar of events in black history that occurred on each day.

    Black Facts    *Black Facts  www.blackfacts.com
    Offers a free, searchable database of events in black history.

    Black History Daily    *Black History Daily  www.blackhistorydaily.com
    Updated daily with Black History facts throughout the year. Also has a database of quotes by African Americans.

    Black History Month: The African American Experience    *Black History Month: The African American Experience  www.bhmaa.com
    Resource for Black History with links, articles, and guestbook.

    Black History Pages    *Black History Pages  www.blackhistorypages.net
    Stories from black history presented every day, with links to books and other resources.

    Black History Review    *Black History Review  www.blackhistoryreview.com
    Honors African American achievement and teaches history. Includes biographical sketches and book and movie reviews.

    Black History Site    *Black History Site  blackhistorysite.net
    Includes articles and book reviews about black history and how the different races and genders fought hard to ensure that the struggle for equality by black Americans did not falter.

    Black History Treasure Hunt    *Black History Treasure Hunt  www.educationworld.com/a_lesson/lesson/lesson052.shtml
    This lesson planning site article, hosted by Education Worldweb, has 4 tests on African American history for students ranging from the 4th grade to the 9th.

    Black Indians and Pioneers    *Black Indians and Pioneers  www.williamlkatz.com
    William Loren Katz shares his research on black Indians through essays, articles, tributes and photographs.

    1,001 Black Inventions    *1,001 Black Inventions  www.pinpoints.org
    Provides historical plays and programs about the vast intellectual accomplishments of African Americans.

    Black People & Their Place In World History    *Black People & Their Place In World History  www.computerhealth.org/ebook
    Summarizes research by Dr. Leroy Vaughn about "Black Wall Street" in Tulsa, Oklahoma, black inventors, and possible Negro ancestry of five US presidents traditionally believed to be white.

    Cane River Creole Colony    *Cane River Creole Colony  www.canerivercolony.com
    History of the Creole descendants of "CoinCoin and Thomas Pierre Metoyer." Includes research information, genealogy, photos, events, database, history, and discussion forum.

    Charleston Black Heritage    *Charleston Black Heritage  www.charlestonblackheritage.com
    Charleston, SC guide for black history features history, gullah and geechee culture, points of interest, churches and a calendar of events.

    Chronicling Black Lives in Colonial New England    *Chronicling Black Lives in Colonial New England  www.csmonitor.com/1997/1029/102997.feat.feat.1.html
    The Christian Science Monitor tells some of the stories of black people enslaved in New England prior to the American Revolution.

    Conceive Believe Achieve    *Conceive Believe Achieve  conceivebelieveachieve.org
    Non-profit organization provides photographic displays and syllabus to educate and promote tolerance and justice.

    Family Heritage House Museum    *Family Heritage House Museum  www.familyheritagehouse.com
    Features artifacts, literature and other resources, chronicling the history and cultural achievements of African Americans. Includes details of exhibits, workshops, hours, and directions to the location in Bradenton, Florida.

    Fanny Kemble and Pierce Butler    *Fanny Kemble and Pierce Butler  www.pbs.org/wgbh/aia/part4/4p1569.html
    PBS provides a biographical sketch of this British actress who married a Georgia slaveholder and became an influential abolitionist.

    First Black Autos    *First Black Autos  stalwartpublications.homestead.com
    Creative non-fiction book on America's first African-American automobile manufacturer, Ohio's C.R. Patterson & Sons Company.

    Footsteps African American History    *Footsteps African American History  www.footstepsmagazine.com
    A magazine that celebrates the heritage of African Americans and explores their contributions to our culture.

    Freedmen and Southern Society Project    *Freedmen and Southern Society Project  www.history.umd.edu/Freedmen
    Documenting the history of emancipation during the era of the American Civil War, in the words of the participants themselves.

    Hallowed Ground    *Hallowed Ground  www.smithsonianmag.com/history-archaeology/poi.html
    Smithsonian Magazine investigation of old grave sites in New England is unearthing hard truths about Yankees and slavery.

    Historic White Rock Cemetery    *Historic White Rock Cemetery  www.historicwrc.org
    Historic African-American cemetery under restoration in Lynchburg, Virginia. Searchable gravesite database.

    The History Makers    *The History Makers  www.thehistorymakers.com
    Includes biographical information and audio and video clips about African Americans who have influenced history.

    History of African American Newspapers    *History of African American Newspapers  cti.itc.virginia.edu/~aas405a/newspaper.html
    A project of The Reflector Newspaper, this page overviews the history and influence of black-run newspapers from before the Civil War to the present.

    History of St. Mary's County Maryland    *History of St. Mary's County Maryland  www.ucaconline.org
    Records the significant contributions of African-Americans in the development of St. Mary's County, Maryland.

    The Impact of Dred Scott    *The Impact of Dred Scott  odur.let.rug.nl/~usa/E/dred_scott/scottxx.htm
    During the 1850's, a black slave from Missouri claimed his freedom on the basis of seven years of residence in a free state and a free territory. Read the history of one of the most famous and controversial Supreme Court decisions ever taken and its effect on the next several years.

    In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience    *In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience  www.inmotionaame.org
    Resource for scholars and general audiences offering historical narratives, 8,300 illustrations and more than 60 maps, with three detailed sections on U.S. slavery.

    In The Steps Of Esteban: Tucson's African American Heritage    *In The Steps Of Esteban: Tucson's African American Heritage  parentseyes.arizona.edu/esteban
    Documents the history of Tucson's African-American community through oral histories, photographs, and texts

    The Internet African American History Challenge    *The Internet African American History Challenge  www.brightmoments.com/blackhistory
    An Internet-based curriculum enhancement tool for black history education programs.

    Kemet Nu Productions    *Kemet Nu Productions  www.kemetnu.com
    Lectures, video, and audio tapes that link ancient Africa with African American history.

    Nat Love    *Nat Love  www.nat-love.com
    The life and times of famous African American cowboy Nat Love. Includes key chapters from his "Adventures of Deadwood Dick" autobiography.

    New Philadelphia:  A Pioneer Town    *New Philadelphia: A Pioneer Town  www.newphiladelphiail.org
    The New Philadelphia Association researches, preserves and celebrates the history of New Philadelphia, Pike County, Illinois. Tells the story of former slaves who built a racially integrated town before the Civil War.

    New Philadelphia Illinois Historic Town    *New Philadelphia Illinois Historic Town  www.newphiladelphiaillinois.org
    Dr Juliet E K Walker commemorates Free Frank McWorter who, born a slave in 1777, founded the first black town.

    The Ol' Auction Block in Luray, VA.    *The Ol' Auction Block in Luray, VA.  www.crowncity.net/auctionblock
    Through the years the story of the slave block has been kept alive by word of mouth among the inhabitants of the Shenandoah Valley.

    Our Shared History    *Our Shared History  www.nps.gov/history/aahistory
    A comprehensive project of The National Park Service to preserve and interpret African American history.

    Roberts Settlement    *Roberts Settlement  www3.indianahistory.org/library/manuscripts/collection_guides/m0325.html
    Briefly tells the story of Roberts Settlement in Indiana, founded in the mid 1800's by Elijah Roberts and his family.

    Seacoast New Hampshire Black  History    *Seacoast New Hampshire Black History  www.seacoastnh.com/blackhistory
    The history of African Americans in New Hampshire.

    Slave Cemetery in Colonial Newport    *Slave Cemetery in Colonial Newport  www.colonialcemetery.com
    Extensive information regarding one of America's oldest and largest slave and free person African-American cemetery.

    Small Towns Black Lives    *Small Towns Black Lives  blacktowns.org
    Photographic documentary, art and history project of African American communities in southern New Jersey.

    South Carolina African American History    *South Carolina African American History  www.scafricanamerican.com
    Honors African-American achievers from South Carolina. Honors a different person each month with a brief biography.

    The Southern Experience in 19th  Century America    *The Southern Experience in 19th Century America  docsouth.unc.edu/fpn/veney/veney.html
    The narrative of Bethany Veney, a slave woman in Virginia.

    Stamps on Black History    *Stamps on Black History  library.thinkquest.org/2667
    Tells the stories of dozens of black men and women whose faces have appeared on U.S. postage stamps. Also includes interactive quiz, word puzzles, writing activities, crafts, and coloring pages.

    This Day In Black History    *This Day In Black History  www.dayinblackhistory.com
    Community-driven, interactive online periodical about the Black experience. Lists significant accomplishments by Blacks for each day.

    Time Line of African American History    *Time Line of African American History  lcweb2.loc.gov/ammem/aap/timeline.html
    A time line of African American history (1852-1880) from the Library of Congress.

    The Trials of The Scottsboro Boys    *The Trials of The Scottsboro Boys  www.law.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/FTrials/scottsboro/scottsb.htm
    Information and analyses on the struggle for justice of nine teenage boys accused of the gang rape (in 1931) of two white girls in Alabama, and their several legal trials in the 1930s.

    Tulsa Reparations Coalition    *Tulsa Reparations Coalition  www.tulsareparations.org
    The Report by the Oklahoma Commission to Study the Tulsa Race Riot of 1921. The Coalition is working to get reparations.

    Voices: Tribute to African American Heritage    *Voices: Tribute to African American Heritage  madisonvoices.com/africanamericanhistory
    Feature on African-American history from the Madison Voices newspaper.

    Where in the heck is Allensworth, CA    *Where in the heck is Allensworth, CA  www.fredyt123.com/Allensworth.html
    Historical account on Colonel Allen Allensworth and the town named after him.

    NPR : Hidden Museum Treasures: Fortune's Bones    *NPR : Hidden Museum Treasures: Fortune's Bones  www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1433035
    Discusses the story of a slave's skeleton kept by a museum in Connecticut. Includes audio. (September 16, 2003)


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