Gr8 Sites You Might Find Useful:
  • African American Artists - [ Kids/Teens ] - Profiles and examples of work by Bearden, Clark, Douglas, Hunter, Johnson, Lawrence, and Tanner.
  • African Americans in History - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Learn about influential individuals who helped the political, social, and technological development of the United States. Includes links to sound files and original texts.
  • Alexander Crummell - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Profile of the black nationalist and minister who was instrumental in the 1897 founding of the American Negro Academy.
  • Black History Heroes - [ Kids ] - Series of letters which contain biographical information written by the fourth and fifth grade students in Mrs. Sunda's Gifted Resource class at Brisas Elementary.
  • Booker Taliafero Washington - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Born into slavery, Washington dedicated himself to education, became a teacher, then founded Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1881.
  • Breaking Racial Barriers: African Americans in the Harmon Foundation Collection - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - One of the many white Americans who expressed interest in the achievements of black Americans during the Harlem Renaissance was real estate developer William E. Harmon. This collection of portraits and biographies is based on the works he amassed in the early part of the 20th century.
  • CNN - Black History Month - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - CNN profiles men and women who have made lasting contributions, ranging from literature, music, and the arts to science and technology.
  • Colin L. Powell - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Distinguished Desert Storm hero and first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  • The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Biographies of African Americans working in the science fields, ranging from geologists and astronomers to mathematicians and inventors.
  • Famous African-Americans - [ Kids ] - Short biographies of inventors, musicians, educators, and others who have made a difference.
  • Free To Dance: Debbie Allen - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Features the multifaceted performer who is known as an actress, dancer, singer, choreographer, director, and producer. From PBS.
  • Guide to Exploring African American Culture - [ Kids/Teens ] - Learn about African American culture and its importance in U.S. society, including individual contributions of selected African Americans to American history. [PDF]
  • Henry Louis Gates - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Scholar and education who heads Harvard's Afro-American Studies program.
  • Madame C, J. Walker - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Chronological history includes the Harlem renaissance and her contribution to the cause of African American equality.
  • Marian Anderson - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Potrays the life of the singer who, at the peak of her career, was regarded as the world's greatest contralto.
  • Mary McLeod Bethune - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Tells about the African-American educator who founded Bethune-Cookman College.
  • Muhammad Ali - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who tossed an Olympic gold medal into a river because he was disgusted by racism in America.
  • Nat King Cole - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Black vocalist who left a permanent mark on the world of jazz.
  • Nat Love - [ Teens/Mature Teens ] - Information on the life and adventures of the famous African-American cowboy.
  • Oprah Winfrey - [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ] - Award-winning daytime television host who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her current fame.
Last update: 17:00 PT, Thursday, February 25, 2010