Ethnicity

The African American Art & Culture Complex of San Francisco The African American Art & Culture Complex of San Francisco- A San Francisco based complex that encourages appreciation of art and culture through community programs and activitie… The InkSpot The InkSpot- Spoken word and music series in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Site features news and upcoming events. Hammonds House Gallery and Resource Center Hammonds House Gallery and Resource Center- A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures, activities, and educational programs at the Atlanta based fine art museum f… The African-American Mosaic Exhibition (Library of Congress) The African-American Mosaic Exhibition (Library of Congress)- This exhibit marks the publication of a Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Black history and culture. Afrofuturism: The Web Site Afrofuturism: The Web Site- Explores technological effects on black culture and art. Featuring listserv information, bibliography, filmography, discography, and links. Gullah Celebration Gullah Celebration- Annual event showcasing the cultural heritage of West African descendants in coastal South Carolina. Includes schedule, background, and participation details. Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum Mayme A. Clayton Library and Museum- Maintains a substantial collection of rare and out-of-print books, documents, films, music, photographs and memorabilia on African-American hi… The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania- A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures, activities, and educational programs. The African American Music and Culture Archives at Indiana University The African American Music and Culture Archives at Indiana University- A guide to Indiana University's research center archives. Project Row Houses Project Row Houses- A guide to the current and upcoming events of a public art project involving artists on issues of neighborhood revitalization, historic preservation, community… Under One Sky Under One Sky- Bill Fields' personal web site including the archives of Under One Sky, newsletter of the Southeastern Kentucky Melungeon Information Exchange. Information on Melun… The Melungeons: A New Journey Home The Melungeons: A New Journey Home- An article in Blue Ridge Country on the Melungeons of Vardy, with photos of the church and school. First Union: The Melungeons Revisited First Union: The Melungeons Revisited- Blue Ridge Country Magazine article on Melungoens, First Union and Brent Kennedy. Melungeon Mystery Solved? Melungeon Mystery Solved?- 2012 article from Blue Ridge Country magazine. Jack Goins' Melungeon and Appalachian Research Jack Goins' Melungeon and Appalachian Research- Dedicated to research on the northeast Tennessee and southwest Virginia Melungeon communities. Includes information on DNA research… Documenting the Melungeons One Page at a Time Documenting the Melungeons One Page at a Time- A Melungeon group especially interested in the Hancock County people. Melungeons | Google Group Melungeons | Google Group- Discussion group on Melungeon genealogy and history. Vardy Community Historical Society Vardy Community Historical Society- This society is trying to preserve the Vardy Melungeon site on Blackwater Creek in Hancock County, TN. Museum in the old Melungeon school. Maha… The Melungeon Historical Society The Melungeon Historical Society- Society dedicated to research on Melungeon history. The Melungeons The Melungeons- Short article about Melungeons, particularly in Virginia. Melungeon Voices Melungeon Voices- Announcement for a new film about Melungeons. Melungeon Resource Page Melungeon Resource Page- Includes a FAQ about the mixed Mediterranean-Indian heritage of Melungeons, genealogy links, and information on the Melungeon mailing list. By Martha Short Melungeon Mailing List Melungeon Mailing List- Discussion group for genealogy and history. Includes searchable archive of past messages. Black Dutch and Irish, Melungeons, Moravians, Pennsylvania Dutch Black Dutch and Irish, Melungeons, Moravians, Pennsylvania Dutch- Shirley Hornbeck's genealogy tips on the Black Dutch, how the term has been used, for Melungeons and other groups. Gowen Research Foundation Gowen Research Foundation- Information on families with the name Gowen, including variations. This includes the most common Melungeon name, Goins, Goin, Goings, Going, and others.… Graysville Melungeons Graysville Melungeons- An article on the largest Melungeon community, in Rhea, Roane and Hamilton counties, Tennessee, and the only incorporated town with a Melungeon majority. Walking Toward the Sunset: The Melungeons of Appalachia Walking Toward the Sunset: The Melungeons of Appalachia- Wayne Winkler's book with much of the text given in the preview. The Melungeons: An Untold Story of Ethnic cleansing in America (by Brent Kennedy) The Melungeons: An Untold Story of Ethnic cleansing in America (by Brent Kennedy)- This is an excerpt or introduction to the most famous and controversial book on the Melungeons. Muslims in the Americas Before Columbus Muslims in the Americas Before Columbus- Some evidence for Moorish and Mandingo presence, which some people believe to be part of the ancestry of Melungeons. Wayfaring Stranger Wayfaring Stranger- The Black Dutch, German Gypsies, or Chicanere, and their relation to the Melungeons, by Linda D. Griggs. Black Dutch Yahoo Group Black Dutch Yahoo Group- A discussion group for anyone interested in people described as Black Dutch or Black German. Melungeon Heritage Association Melungeon Heritage Association- Established to document and preserve the cultural legacy of mixed-ancestry peoples in the southern Appalachians. Articles, links, and information a… Native American Muslims Native American Muslims- An article about early contact between Native Americans and Muslims, which contends many Native Americans adopted Islam. This may tie in with the better k… The Black Irish Myth The Black Irish Myth- A theory as to why people of Irish descent like to lay claim to Spanish blood from the Armada. Links the Black Irish to the Melungeons. By Tom Kunesh. The Melungeons: My Perspective The Melungeons: My Perspective- By Brenda Nichols. Histories of her family and some notable Melungeons such as Mahala Mullins. Melungeon Family Genealogy Forum Melungeon Family Genealogy Forum- Discussion of genealogical topics about Melungeon families. What Is A Melungeon? What Is A Melungeon?- History and description of several groups known as Melungeon. Melungeon Origin Group Melungeon Origin Group- Discussion group on Melungeon origins and history. Free African Americans of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware Free African Americans of Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Maryland, and Delaware- Family history of most families who were free in this region during the colonial period… Native American Nations of Central America Native American Nations of Central America- Information and photographs about Central American Indian tribes. Wikipedia: Indigenous peoples of the Americas Wikipedia: Indigenous peoples of the Americas- Encyclopedia article on the peoples' history, culture and political situation and links to more specific articles. The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples The Congress of Aboriginal Peoples- Representing Canada's Metis, off-reserve and non-treaty Indians. Fondation CODOFIL Website Fondation CODOFIL Website- A non-profit organization dedicated to promoting Francophone Louisiana. French Creoles of America French Creoles of America- Complete history of Louisiana's indigenous Creoles, Indians, Africans and Cajuns. Explore the cultural heritage and genealogy of these people. Along wit… Wikipedia - Cajun Wikipedia - Cajun- Information and resources from Wikipedia. Kayne's Homepage Kayne's Homepage- Personal webpage of a Louisiana resident. Links, downloads, information and comments about friends. The Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture The Encyclopedia of Cajun Culture- A site dedicated to educating the public about Cajun culture and history. Acadian-Cajun Genealogy and History Acadian-Cajun Genealogy and History- Extensive site linking the genealogy and history of the Acadian and Cajun cultures. Acadian Genealogy Acadian Genealogy- Acadian-Cajun genealogy resource site. Features links and Acadian music audio files. Acadian Memorial Acadian Memorial- Monument to the people who sought refuge in Louisiana.