Black History Information
African Americans have contributed countless advances and developments in science, sports, politics, and civil rights to our society. There are many black Americans who have invented amazing things, achieved their goals through sports or writing, and have made a true and important impact on the world we live in. Throughout history, they have shown us that anyone can do whatever they want if they put their mind to it. The advances that African Americans have made will continue to be an integral part of what makes the United States a nation to be proud of. - African Songs and Games – Some African songs, and traditional games
- Mankala – Information about a very popular game in Africa
- African American History – A comprehensive resource with information about African American history
- Cultural Center – Website for the African Heritage Cultural Center, located in Michigan
- Aluka – African heritage, food, plants, and much more information about the continent
- Black History – Interactive website with a lot of background and further reading on black history
- African American History Month – Information about this historic month
- Brown v Board of Education – Summary, history, and information about the landmark case
- Brown v Board Overview – Background on the famous case and how it has effected public policy
- The Nelson Mandela Foundation – Organization founded by the well-known leader to help promote societal harmony through his teachings
- Mandela Biography – A brief biography about Nelson Mandela
- Mandela – Biography, field notes, and information about Mandela
- George Washington Carver – About the man and his legacy
- Inventions – The many useful inventions of George Washington Carver
- Black Scientists – Information about black scientists who have made great contributions
- Martin Luther King, Jr. – Biography of the famous civil rights leader
- The King Center – Living memorial dedicated to Martin Luther King, Jr.
- MLK Page – Comprehensive resource for information about Martin Luther King, Jr.
- Jesse Owens – Background and biography about the Olympic legend
- Jesse Owens Foundation – Scholarships and other information about what the foundation offers young people
- Owens’ Achievements – Some of the athletic achievements of Jesse Owens
- Rosa Parks – Information about the arrest information of Rosa Parks
- Biography of Rosa Parks – Biography of the famous civil rights activist
- Achievement – Interview, video, and more with Rosa Parks
- Barack Obama – Information about America’s first black President
- Obama’s Childhood – Article about the President’s mother and his history
- Jackie Robinson – Official website for the famous baseball player
- Jackie Robinson Foundation – Organization that offers scholarships and more
- Stats – Stats and information about Jackie Robinson, from the Baseball Hall of Fame
- Maya Angelou – Biography and much more about this famous African American Author
- Langston Hughes – Biography about the well-known poet
- Harriet Tubman – Resource for kids about the Underground Railroad leader
- Underground Railroad Conductor – In-depth biography of Harriet Tubman
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