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- 12 Black Classicists
- This site profiles African American classicists and linguists who influenced their fields of study. The site contains a biographical essay about each individual, a bibliography of sources, and a travel schedule of the exhibit. (Source: Wayne State University)
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- African American History: Vignettes of Significant People and Places in African American History
- This site includes “short descriptions of individuals, places and events which have contributed to the shaping of African American history.”
(Source: Dr. Quintard Taylor, Jr.
Scott and Dorothy Bullitt
Professor of American History, University of Washington, Seattle)
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- African-American World
- This site is a "mini" encyclopedia of African American history and culture. It contains biographical sketches and brief overviews of topics in Black history from Encyclopedia Britannica. It features links to PBS web sites exploring African Americans in arts, business, history, politics and science. The site also provides a gateway to National Public Radio stories related to African Americans. The site features educational resources, a chronology, and a search function. (Source: PBS)
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- AL--Michigan State University Libraries Digital Collections – American Radicalism – Scottsboro Boys
- This collection contains materials about nine African American boys convicted of rape in 1931 by an all-white jury and the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the ruling. Links on the page provide access to full-text primary documents relating to the case. (Source: Michigan State University Libraries)
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- American Visionaries: Frederick Douglass
- Sponsored by the Frederick Douglass Historic Site and the National Park Service, this web site features an exhibit of items owned by Frederick Douglass and summaries of his achievements. The site also includes a virtual tour of the Douglass house (Source: Frederick Douglass Historic Site, National Park Service)
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- Baseball and Jackie Robinson: Jackie Robinson and other Baseball Highlights
- A part of the Library of Congress' American Memory collection, this site contains a biographical profile of Jackie Robinson and his impact on athletics in the United States. This site also has a timeline of important events in the sport of baseball and photographs of games from 1860-1960. (Source: American Memory, Library of Congress)
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- Bessie Coleman
- The life and influence of Bessie Coleman, the first African-American woman to obtain a pilot’s license, is chronicled in this site. In addition to the biographical essay, the site features images of Coleman and her pilot’s license as well as resources for further research. (Source: U.S. Centennial of Flight Commission)
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- Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968)
- This site provides biographical information on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. as well as sound clips from his Nobel Peace Prize acceptance speech and Nobel lecture. (Source: The Nobel Foundation)
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- Biography of Ralph Johnson Bunche
- On this site, The Nobel Foundation notes the achievements of Ralph Johnson Bunche that contributed to his being awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. Also on the site are Bunche's acceptance speech, his Nobel lecture, and a link to more resources about him. (Source: The Nobel Foundation)
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- Black Europeans
- This site contains biographical information about several prominent Black Europeans, such as Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and Alexander Pushkin. The biographies feature an essay, images, and audio provided by the curator.
(Source: The British Library)
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- Black Oral History Collection
- From the Manuscripts, Archives, and Special Collections department of Washington State University Libraries, this site provides access to the Black Oral History Collection, which consists of interviews of "African-American pioneers and their descendants throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and Montana, from 1972-1974." (Source: Washington State University Libraries)
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- Booker T. Washington Papers
- Booker T. Washington was a noted author and educator who founded the Tuskegee Institute. Washington’s writings were published by the University of Illinois Press and are now available online. The site also supplies access to numerous research journals. (Source: University of Illinois Press and The History Cooperative)
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- Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver and the Tuskegee Airmen: the Legends of Tuskegee
- "This exhibit highlights the achievements of Booker T. Washington, George Washington Carver, and the Tuskegee Airmen. It features collections at the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site located in Tuskegee, Alabama, as well as selected items from the Booker T. Washington National Monument in Hardy, Virginia, and the George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri. The exhibit also features collections from the Library of Congress, National Digital Library, National Archives and Records Administration, and the Department of Defense." (Source: NPS National Center for Cultural Resources)
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- Breaking Racial Barriers: African Americans in the Harmon Foundation
- This site includes portraits of notable African Americans. The portraits were included in a traveling exhibition in the 1940s and 1950s that was designed to “reverse racial intolerance, ignorance and bigotry by illustrating the accomplishments of contemporary African Americans.” The site also includes brief biographical sketches. (Source: National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution)
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- Charles Johnson Society
- The Charles Johnson Society’s goal is to “stimulate and encourage interest in philosophical fiction—in particular the works of Charles Johnson.” The site features a biography of the writer and a bibliography of critical and related works. The site also contains information about the society itself, including membership, meetings, and presentations. (Source: Charles Johnson Society, Washington and Lee University)
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- Citizen King
- Sponsored by PBS, this site contains information about the documentary film Citizen King. The site includes teaching resources, maps, a timeline, and primary sources regarding Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s achievements. (Source: PBS)
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- Coretta Scott King’s Funeral Program
- Shown here is the full twenty-eight page program from the February 2006 funeral of Coretta Scott King. The program includes the full order of services, a biography, a chronology, and assorted photographs. (Source: The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
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- Duke Ellington's Washington
- This site contains information about Duke Ellington, his music, and the African American community in Washington, D.C. during the early 20th century. (Source: PBS)
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- E. Franklin Frazier, 1894-1962, Sociologist, Educator, Author, Scholar
- This site contains information about E. Franklin Frazier, a noted sociologist and educator. The site features biographical information as well as a bibliography of sources both by and about Frazier. (Source: Howard University)
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- Edward Wilmot Blyden
- This site features virtual exhibits on the life and work of Edward Wilmot Blyden, the influential African educator and political figure who laid the foundations of the Pan-African movement. The virtual exhibits feature biographical information on Blyden as well as essays about his contributions and legacy to West African nationalism and Pan-Africanism movements. Also included are extensive bibliographies for further research. (Source: Eluemuno-Chukuemeka R. Blyden, Columbia University)
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- Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences, The
- Developed by a librarian, this site contains biographical sketches of African American men and women who have made significant contributions to the fields of science and engineering. The site features informative statistics, graphs, and bibliographies. (Source: Mitchell Brown at University of California-Irvine)
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- Fela Project, The
- This multimedia site “explores and commemorates the influence of Fela Anikulapo-Kuti, the legendary Nigerian Afrobeat musician and Human Rights activist.” Included are biographical information, photos, videos, music clips, and an extensive bibliography. (Source: Ibiblio)
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- FL--Zora Neale Hurston Dust Tracks Heritage Trail
- This site provides information on the Zora Neale Hurston Heritage Trail in Fort Pierce, Florida. It includes a virtual tour with photographs and a brief explanation of each marker. (Source: St. Lucie County Library System)
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- Frederick Douglass Papers
- Part of the American Memory Collection at the Library of Congress, this site is a searchable database of primary source material about Frederick Douglass. “The papers span the years 1841 to 1964, with the bulk of the material from 1862 to 1895. The collection consists of correspondence, speeches and articles by Douglass and his contemporaries, a draft of his autobiography, financial and legal papers, scrapbooks, and miscellaneous items. These papers reveal Douglass' interest in diverse subjects such as politics, emancipation, racial prejudice, women's suffrage, and prison reform. Included is correspondence with many prominent civil rights reformers of his day…” (Source: The Library of Congress)
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- Frederick Douglass Papers Project, The
- The Frederick Douglass Papers Project site includes a biography and timeline on Douglass, a guide to original documents and their locations, a bibliography, and an extensive list of web resources. (Source: Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis)
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- Freedom Never Dies: The Story of Harry T. Moore
- This site contains information about the documentary film Freedom Never Dies, chronicling the story of Florida civil rights activist Harry T. Moore and his murder in 1951. The site includes a teaching resource as well as a timeline and an events map. (Source: PBS)
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- General Benjamin Oliver Davis, Sr.
- This site contains biographical information about Gen. Benjamin Oliver Davis Sr., the first African-American general officer in the United States Armed Forces. The site also contains a list of resources for further research. (Source: Department of Defense)
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- Gordon Parks
- This site features information on renowned African American artist and photographer Gordon Parks. Included are video clips of interviews with Parks, galleries of images of his work, and a biography. (Source: Photo District News)
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- Harriet Tubman Special Resource Study
- This site features historical information on Harriet Tubman including a chronology of her life, a bibliography, and information on historic sites connected to her with an accompanying map. The site focuses on exploring sites related to Tubman to review for official National Park Service recognition. (Source: National Park Service)
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- Harriet Wilson Project, The
- Harriet Wilson, the first black woman to publish a novel in English, is the focus of the Harriet Wilson Project, which seeks to “raise awareness of Harriet Wilson and her literary work, to educate the public on her contribution to American history and her contribution to American literature.” The site includes biographical information, information on Wilson’s literary work, suggested further readings, and discussion questions. (Source: The Harriet Wilson Project)
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- History Makers, The
- This site provides information on the contributions of African Americans to American life, society, culture, and history. Included are bios of notable African Americans arranged by category, as well as links to online resources and a special events and program calendar. (Source: The History Makers)
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- Huey P. Newton Story, A
- This website explores the life and times of Huey P. Newton, the co-founder and longtime leader of the Black Panther Party. It also contains information about the film version of A Huey P. Newton Story by Roger Guenveur Smith. (Source: PBS)
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- I've Known Rivers: The MoAD Story Project
- I’ve Known Rivers is a Museum of the African Diaspora project which seeks to “collect, publish, and archive ‘first voice’ narratives about people of African descent.” The site includes a wide range of personal stories arranged by topic. Also included are biographies of the authors as well as information for submitting personal narratives. (Source: Museum of the African Diaspora)
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- Ida B. Wells 1862-1931
- This site contains a digitized version of Wells's A Red Record: Tabulated Statistics and Alleged Causes of Lynchings in the United States, 1892-1893-1894. A biography and discussion of anti-lynching pamphlets by Wells are available on the site. Also, videos of Dr. Patricia A. Schechter, of Portland State University speaking about Ida B. Wells are included. (Source: Northern Illinois University Libraries)
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- IL--Charles Warner Pierce, 1867-1947: A digital Exhibit from
- Charles Warner Pierce, believed to be the first African American to receive a degree in chemical engineering, studied at Armour Institute of Technology and graduated in 1901. Located in Chicago's historically black South Side neighborhood, Bronzeville, Armour is now known as the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT). The digital exhibit hosted by IIT features images documenting Pierce's time at Armour, including transcripts and yearbooks. (Source: Illinois Institute of Technology Archives/Paul V. Galvin Library)
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- J.F. Bell Funeral Home Records, The
- The J.F Bell Funeral Home Records website features information on persons buried by the Bell Funeral Home in central Virginia. The records were taken from a project done in conjunction with the local African American Genealogy Group. The site features a searchable database with names, dates, and other personal information, as well as information on the African American Genealogy Group of Charlottesville and Albemarle County. (Source: J.F Bell Funeral Home Records)
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- James Pierson Beckwourth, 1798-1866
- This site contains information about James Pierson Beckwourth, who played a vital role in settling the American West in the early nineteenth century. The site features a biography, a map of the Beckwourth Trail, and educational resources. (Source: Beckwourth Sponsors and Supporters)
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- James Weldon Johnson, 1871-1938
- The Thomas Cooper Library at the University of South Carolina features a collection of books and manuscripts by James Weldon Johnson. Johnson, 1871-1938, was born in Jacksonville, Florida, schooled in Atlanta, Georgia, lived in New York, was a diplomat in Central America and later moved back to the United States. (Source: University of South Carolina)
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- King Center, The
- The King Center is dedicated to the advancement of the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The Center includes a library, archives, exhibits, and other facilities, and is located at the Martin Luther King Jr. National Historic Site. The website includes a biography of King, a chronology of his life, and a list of the King Center’s programs and services. (Source: The King Center, Atlanta, GA)
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- Kofi Annan - Center of the Storm
- This PBS site provides information about David Grubin's film, Kofi Annan: The Center of the Storm. Annan served two terms as the Secretary-General of the United Nations organization from 1997 to 2007. (Source: PBS)
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- KY--Notable African Americans in Kentucky
- This site contains biographical information on many notable African Americans who have had roots in or ties to Kentucky. This extensive site lists resources for further research on each person profiled. (Source: University of Kentucky Libraries)
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- LA--The World of Francois LaCroix
- Francois Lacroix was “probably the wealthiest Black man in New Orleans during the years before the Civil War.” This website displays pages from Lacroix’s succession record and offers interpretive information that helps to form a detailed picture of Lacroix, his businesses, and his influence in New Orleans as a free Black gentleman. (Source: New Orleans Public Library)
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- Langston Hughes at 100
- This online interactive exhibit features information on the life and work of Langston Hughes. Included on the site are audio and video clips of Hughes reading his work, photographs, images of primary source materials and manuscripts, and links to other online resources. (Source: Yale University, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library)
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- Langston Hughes in Lawrence: Photographs and Biographical Resources
- This site provides information on the formative years of Langston Hughes in Lawrence, Kansas as well as related poems and photographs. (Source: University of Kansas)
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- Legacy of George Washington Carver, The
- This site celebrates the life and extensive legacy of George Washington Carver. Included are an essay on Carver’s life and work, an image gallery, and links to further online resources such as a bibliography and information on Carver’s extensive research. (Source: Iowa State University)
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- Lucy Parsons: Woman of Will
- This site contains biographical information about Lucy Parsons (1853-1942), a labor activist who fought for the rights of poor and disenfranchised laborers. The site also features a list of related resources for further research. (Source: Industrial Workers of the World)
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- Malcolm X Project at Columbia University, The
- The Malcolm X Project, supported by the Center for Contemporary Black History at Columbia University, “provides interactive electronic video presentations of Malcolm X’s writings, historical documents and speeches, media and film clippings of Malcolm X, and interviews with his contemporaries and historians of the period.” The site features a multimedia study environment on The Autobiography of Malcolm X, a comprehensive biography of the civil rights leader, and a list of resources, articles, and a timeline of notable events in the life of Malcolm X. (Source: Malcolm X Project, Columbia University)
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- Malcolm X: A Research Site
- This site contains detailed information about the life, work, and impact of Malcolm X. The site features a chronology, an index of speeches, images, and a bibliography. Photographs, speech transcripts, timelines, and other relevant information are also included. (Source: University of Toledo and Twenty-first Century Books)
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- Malcolm X: A Search for Truth
- This site contains information about the life and influence of Malcolm X. The site features detailed biographical essays chronicling different periods of Malcolm X’s life and includes timelines that illustrate important and relevant events in African American and civil rights history. Included in the site is a list of resources for further research into the life of Malcolm X. (Source: Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, The New York Public Library)
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- Malcolm X: Make It Plain
- This site contains information relating to the PBS American Experience documentary film Malcolm X: Make It Plain. The site includes further information on the life of Malcolm X including a detailed biography, timeline, photo gallery, essays, interviews, and teacher’s guides. (Source: PBS)
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- Mandela Page, The
- This site contains information about Nelson Mandela, including texts of his speeches, a biography, honors and awards he has received, and images of Mandela from throughout his life. (Source: African National Congress)
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- Mandela: An Audio History
- This website accompanies the American RadioWorks series on Nelson Mandela. Included are audio and written transcripts covering the life of Mandela and the fall of apartheid in South Africa, as well as information on the individuals interviewed, an audio timeline, and educational resources. (Source: American RadioWorks from American Public Media)
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- Marcus Garvey
- Part of the American Experience series sponsored by PBS, this site contains information about the documentary film Marcus Garvey: Look For Me in the Whirlwind, which examines his life and impact on African Americans. The site features a timeline of Garvey’s life, a gallery of images and primary sources, links to sound recordings of two Garvey speeches, educational resources, and interview clips from the film. (Source: PBS)
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- Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Association Papers Project, The
- Based at at UCLA, this site provides text and sample documents from each volume of the Marcus Garvey and Universal Negro Improvement Association Papers. The site features a biography of Garvey along with a photo gallery and sound library. (Source: James S. Coleman African Studies Center, UCLA)
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- Marian Anderson: A Life in Song
- The site features biographical information about opera singer Marian Anderson. Included in the site are images of primary documents related to Anderson, such as programs, pamphlets, and posters, as well as video and sound recordings of Anderson interviews and performances. (Source: Annenberg Rare Book & Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania)
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- Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site
- The Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site in Atlanta, GA includes Dr. King’s birth home, historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, the King Center, and Dr. King’s tomb. There is also a visitor center and a historic preservation district surrounding the park. The website includes virtual tours and links to resources such as full texts of over forty of Dr. King’s speeches. (Source: National Park Service)
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- Mary McLeod Bethune
- This site contains biographical information about Mary McLeod Bethune, the educator and founder of what is currently known as Bethune-Cookman College. The site features a history of the college, interviews with Bethune, photographs, and teaching resources. (Source: Florida Memory Project)
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- Matthew A. Henson
- This website features information on Matthew Henson, the African-American explorer who, along with Robert Peary, led the first successful expedition to the North Pole in 1909. Included on the site are articles on Henson’s life and the North Pole mission, maps of the expedition, a timeline, resources for teachers, and much more. (Source: Peary and Henson Foundation)
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- Moss Kendrix: Public Relations Pioneer
- Moss Kendrix was an African American public relations pioneer in the 20th century. Kendrix studied the impact of African American consumers on the market and worked for Carnation, Ford Motor Company, and Coca-Cola. The site also provides background on images of African Americans seen in advertisements and displayed on various products such as “Aunt Jemima” and “Uncle Ben.”
(Source: The Museum of Public Relations )
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- MS--The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center
- Opening in September 2008, this site represents the B.B. King Museum and Interpretive Center to be located in Indianola, Mississippi. The site features a brief biography of King and news events related to the Museum and his life. (Source: The B.B. King Museum and Delta Interpretive Center)
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- Murder of Emmett Till
- Part of the American Experience series supported by PBS, this site contains information about the documentary film The Murder of Emmett Till, which tells the story of the murder of an African American teenage boy who broke an unwritten rule in the Jim Crow-era South. The site features a film description and transcript, primary sources that document the country’s reaction to the murder, a timeline, educational resources, and a guide for further reading. (Source: PBS)
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- Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property
- This website accompanies the film Nat Turner: A Troublesome Property, which uses both documentary aspects and historical recreations to examine the story and legacy of Nat Turner, who led a slave rebellion in 1831. The website includes information on the film and filmmakers, a biography of Turner, and links to further online resources. (Source: PBS)
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- National Visionary Leadership Project
- The mission of the National Visionary Leadership Project is to bring generations together and to create “tomorrow’s leaders by recording, preserving, and distributing, through various educational media, the wisdom of extraordinary African American elders who have shaped American history.” The site features an extensive living history video archive of interviews with people such as Dr. John Hope Franklin, Gordon Parks, Andrew Young, Ossie Davis, and many others. Also included on the site are information on the organization’s programs and publications. (Source: National Visionary Leadership Project)
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- NC--Thomas Day
- This site features a biographical sketch of Thomas Day, a free African-American cabinet and furniture maker in Caswell County, N.C., during the 1800s. References, photographs, and outside links are also included. (Source: Caswell County Historical Association Inc.)
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- Negroes with Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power
- This site accompanies the PBS film Negroes With Guns: Rob Williams and Black Power, which examines Williams, a civil rights leader who urged African-Americans to arm themselves to combat violent racism. The site includes an essay on Rob Williams, information on the filmmakers, and an organized list of links to further resources. (Source: PBS)
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- Nikki Giovanni: Poet
- This site contains information about the poet Nikki Giovanni. The site features a biography of the poet and information about her many published works, including poems, essays, and audio recordings. (Source: Nikki Giovanni)
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- Notable New Yorkers: Kenneth Clark
- This site contains information about Kenneth Clark, a noted African-American psychologist, educator, and social reformer who dedicated his life to social reform and justice. The site features an audio file of an interview with Clark, a biographical profile, and an image gallery. Additional helpful features include a table of contents of issues discussed in the interview and a list of names mentioned. (Source: Columbia University Libraries Oral History Research Office)
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- Notable New Yorkers: Mamie Clark
- This site contains information about Mamie Clark, an influential African American psychologist and activist. This site features a biographical profile and image gallery which accompany the interview with Clark. Additional helpful features include a table of contents of issues discussed in the interview and a list of names mentioned. (Source: Columbia University Libraries Oral History Research Office)
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- Paul Robeson on the Web
- Here is a list of web links related to biographical information about Paul Robeson. Links containing photographs and paintings of Robeson also are included. (Source: Princeton Public Library)
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- Ralph Bunche: An American Odyssey
- This site contains information about Ralph Bunche, the first person of color to be awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and the documentary film about his life. (Source: PBS)
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- Ralph Ellison
- This site is the online companion to a documentary about writer Ralph Ellison. The site also provides an insightful interview with the filmmaker, additional footage that did not appear in the film, and a teacher’s guide. (Source: PBS)
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- Satchmo.net - The Official Site of the Louis Armstrong House and Archives
- This site is dedicated to preserving the legacy of Louis Armstrong. Biographical information about Armstrong is included on the site as well as information about visiting the Louis Armstrong House and the archives, which are located at Queens College in Queens, New York (Source: Louis Armstrong House and Archives)
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- Sojourner Truth Institute
- This site contains information about the Sojourner Truth Institute established in 1998 to “expand the historical and biographical knowledge of Truth’s life's work and carry on her mission by teaching, demonstrating and promoting projects that accentuate the ideals and principles for which she stood.” The site features a gallery of images related to Sojourner Truth as well as a virtual library and a list of sponsored events. (Source: Sojourner Truth Institute of Battle Creek)
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- The Legacy of Thurgood Marshall
- This site provides information on the legacy of Thurgood Marshall. In addition, the site includes a timeline, photo gallery, video archive, bibliography, and links to current topics on civil rights and African Americans. (Source: United States Department of State, Bureau of International Information Programs)
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- Thurgood Marshall – American Revolutionary
- This site accompanies the book Thurgood Marshall: American Revolutionary by Juan Williams. Included on the site are speeches, articles, biographical information, interview transcripts, and a photo gallery. (Source: Juan Williams)
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- Thurgood Marshall Before the Court
- This site examines the life and legacy of U.S. Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall. Included on the site are an extensive historical timeline of Marshall’s life, an audio documentary, essays on Marshall’s life and historical impact, and links to further online resources. (Source: American RadioWorks from American Public Media)
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- W. E. B. Du Bois.org
- This site "links to the freely accessible e-texts of some of W.E.B. Du Bois' writings." It includes "a few secondary sources, such as commentaries and discussions, which concentrate on a particular Du Boisian work. Also, some hyperlinks point to audio and video presentations." (Source: Robert W. Williams, Bennett College)
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- W.E.B. Du Bois Papers
- This site offers online access to a catalog guide of the W.E.B. Du Bois Papers housed at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Microfilm copies of the papers are available at various universities, all of which are listed on the site. Included is a sample of the W.E.B. Du Bois exhibit with captioned photographs and biographical essays. Also featured is information on hosting the Du Bois traveling exhibit. (Source: University of Massachusetts – Amherst)
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- Zora Neale Hurston, the WPA in Florida, and the Cross City Turpentine Camp
- This site contains information about Zora Neale Hurston’s involvement with the Work Projects Administration (WPA) in Florida. The site features a historical essay, digitized documents of Hurston’s experience, images, and educational materials. (Source: Florida Memory Project)
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