Abolitionists
Civil Rights Leaders
Banneker, Benjamin 9
Bearden, Romare 9
Bluford, Guion S. Jr. 5
Carver, George Washington 8
Coleman, Bessie 9
Douglass, Frederick 10
Du Bois, W.E.B. 6
Ellington, Duke 5
Evers, Medgar 2
Garvey, Marcus 2
Henson, Matthew 9
Hughes, Langston 8
Hunter, Clementine 6
Jackson, Jesse 3
Jemison, Mae C. 3
King, Coretta Scott 5
King, Martin Luther, Jr. 17
Lewis, Edmonia 3
Malcolm X 2
McCoy, Elijah 10
McNair, Ronald Ervin 3
Morgan, Garrett 6
Parks, Rosa 9
Pippin, Horace 2
Robinson, Jackie 6
Scott, Dred 3
Truth, Sojourner 8
Walker, George Theophilus 4
Wells, Ida B. 1
Woods, Tiger 1
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 African American ArtistsAfrican American Artists
 [ Kids/Teens ]Profiles and examples of work by Bearden, Clark, Douglas, Hunter, Johnson, Lawrence, and Tanner.
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African Americans in HistoryAfrican 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.
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Alexander CrummellAlexander Crummell
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Profile of the black nationalist and minister who was instrumental in the 1897 founding of the American Negro Academy.
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Black History HeroesBlack 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.
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Booker Taliafero WashingtonBooker 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.
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Breaking Racial Barriers: African Americans in the Harmon Foundation CollectionBreaking 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.
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CNN - Black History MonthCNN - 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.
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Colin L. PowellColin L. Powell
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Distinguished Desert Storm hero and first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Encarta: African American InventorsEncarta: African American Inventors
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Highlights a few of the remarkable African American men and women who changed the way people live their lives.
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Encarta: Black Military HeroesEncarta: Black Military Heroes
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Short profiles of blacks who have served their country with honor and bravery since the founding of the United States.
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The Faces of Science: African Americans in the SciencesThe 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.
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Famous African-AmericansFamous African-Americans
 [ Kids ]Short biographies of inventors, musicians, educators, and others who have made a difference.
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Free To Dance: Debbie AllenFree 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.
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Henry Louis GatesHenry Louis Gates
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Scholar and education who heads Harvard's Afro-American Studies program.
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Madame C, J. WalkerMadame C, J. Walker
 [ Teens/Mature Teens ]Chronological history includes the Harlem renaissance and her contribution to the cause of African American equality.
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Marian AndersonMarian 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.
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Mary McLeod BethuneMary McLeod Bethune
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Tells about the African-American educator who founded Bethune-Cookman College.
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Muhammad AliMuhammad 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.
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Nat King ColeNat King Cole
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Black vocalist who left a permanent mark on the world of jazz.
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Nat LoveNat Love
 [ Teens/Mature Teens ]Information on the life and adventures of the famous African-American cowboy.
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Oprah WinfreyOprah Winfrey
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Award-winning daytime television host who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her current fame.
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Sambo JacksonSambo Jackson
 [ Kids ]Tells how an accident resulted in ice cream.
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Serena WilliamsSerena Williams
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Photo and short biography of one of the top-ranked female tennis professionals in the world.
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Spike LeeSpike Lee
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]Introduces the filmmaker known for tackling the toughest issues that relate to the black community and basking in the controversy that surrounds his creations.
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Stamps on Black HistoryStamps on Black History
 [ Kids/Teens ]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.
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Thurgood MarshallThurgood Marshall
 [ Kids/Teens ]Brief profile of the first African-American to hold the coveted position of Supreme Court Justice.
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Tindley, CharlesTindley, Charles
 [ Teens/Mature Teens ]Brief biography on the composer of the song "We Shall Overcome" and generally considered the Father of American Gospel Music.
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Voices from the Gaps: Angela Yvonne DavisVoices from the Gaps: Angela Yvonne Davis
 [ Teens/Mature Teens ]Tells about UCLA teacher and Black Panther Party sympathizer who ended up on the FBI's most wanted list after guns registered to her were used in a courtroom shooting.
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Wilma RudolphWilma Rudolph
 [ Kids/Teens/Mature Teens ]The only American woman runner ever to win three gold medals in the Olympic games.
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