History

Black History Month: The African American Experience Black History Month: The African American Experience- Resource for Black History with links, articles, and guestbook. National Visionary Leadership Project (NVLP) National Visionary Leadership Project (NVLP)- Oral history project to record, preserve and distribute the wisdom of extraordinary African American elders who have shaped American … Chronicling Black Lives in Colonial New England Chronicling Black Lives in Colonial New England- The Christian Science Monitor tells some of the stories of black people enslaved in New England prior to the American Revolution. Black History Pages Black History Pages- Stories from black history presented every day, with links to books and other resources. The African-American Mosaic Exhibition The African-American Mosaic Exhibition- A Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Black history and culture. Hallowed Ground Hallowed Ground- Smithsonian Magazine investigation of old grave sites in New England is unearthing hard truths about Yankees and slavery. Black History Daily Black History Daily- Updated daily with Black History facts throughout the year. Also has a database of quotes by African Americans. Black - African American History Facts Black - African American History Facts- Provides a calendar of events in black history that occurred on each day. First Black Autos First Black Autos- Creative non-fiction book on America's first African-American automobile manufacturer, Ohio's C.R. Patterson & Sons Company. This Day In Black History This Day In Black History- Community-driven, interactive online periodical about the Black experience. Lists significant accomplishments by Blacks for each day. Voices: Tribute to African American Heritage Voices: Tribute to African American Heritage- Feature on African-American history from the Madison Voices newspaper. The Southern Experience in 19th Century America The Southern Experience in 19th Century America- The narrative of Bethany Veney, a slave woman in Virginia. Behind the Scenes Behind the Scenes- 1868 autobiography of Elizabeth Keckley, who went from slavery to the White House where she served Mary Todd Lincoln. Black History Internet Scavenger Hunt Black History Internet Scavenger Hunt- This lesson planning site article, hosted by Education Worldweb, has 4 tests on African American history for students ranging from the 4th g… NPR : Hidden Museum Treasures: Fortune's Bones NPR : Hidden Museum Treasures: Fortune's Bones- Discusses the story of a slave's skeleton kept by a museum in Connecticut. Includes audio. Conceive Believe Achieve Conceive Believe Achieve- Non-profit organization provides photographic displays and syllabus to educate and promote tolerance and justice. African American Resources at the Cincinnati Historical Society Library African American Resources at the Cincinnati Historical Society Library- Guide to 20th Century African American individuals, organizations and topics from the Greater Cincinnati a… African American World African American World- Presents the broad range of the black experience in the United States, from the Harlem Renaissance to the ongoing debate over affirmative action. Fanny Kemble and Pierce Butler Fanny Kemble and Pierce Butler- PBS provides a biographical sketch of this British actress who married a Georgia slaveholder and became an influential abolitionist. African-Native Genealogy and History African-Native Genealogy and History- Celebrates the Estelusti - Oklahoma's free Black Indians of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Creek, and Seminole Nations. History of St. Mary's County Maryland History of St. Mary's County Maryland- Records the significant contributions of African-Americans in the development of St. Mary's County, Maryland. African-American History African-American History- Jessica McElrath features many biographical sketches and stories of notable events and time periods. Her collection of photographs from the various perio… Black Indians and Pioneers Black Indians and Pioneers- William Loren Katz shares his research on black Indians through essays, articles, tributes and photographs. Black Facts Black Facts- Offers a free, searchable database of events in black history. The History Makers The History Makers- Includes biographical information and audio and video clips about African Americans who have influenced history. Time Line of African American History Time Line of African American History- A time line of African American history (1852-1880) from the Library of Congress. African American Pamphlets African American Pamphlets- The Daniel A. P. Murray Pamphlet Collection presents a review of history and culture spanning almost one hundred years. Among the authors represented a… In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience In Motion: The African-American Migration Experience- Resource for scholars and general audiences offering historical narratives, 8,300 illustrations and more than 60 maps, with t… Kemet Nu Productions Kemet Nu Productions- Lectures, video, and audio tapes that link ancient Africa with African American history. South Carolina African American History South Carolina African American History- Honors African-American achievers from South Carolina. Honors a different person each month with a brief biography.