African-American History Resources

Learn about African-American history and the struggles presently faced by the black community within the United States. Explore these current and historic topics and delve into the biographies of notable African-Americans with your class. Use the resources below to study civil-rights issues, including slavery and racism. You will also find articles on economic realities and current issues facing African-Americans.

Slavery The destructive, inhumane institution of slavery is an important topic for students to understand. The American Dream and African-American History Slave Ships Slavery and the Constitution Slavery: An Incalculable Human Loss Slave Narratives The Plantation Economy The Amistad Rebellion The Emancipation Proclamation African-Americans in War Although not always treated as equals in civilian society, African-Americans made significant military contributions to the U.S. during times of war. African-Americans in the Revolutionary War African-American Troops in the Civil War African-Americans in the Civil War African-Americans in World War II Racism and the Struggle for Equality African-Americans have experienced brutal racism in the U.S. and struggled in their search for equality. Legal and Political Manipulations After the Civil War White Terrorist Groups in the U.S. The Rise of Jim Crow The Great Migration The Great Migration and the Search for a New Life The Founding of the NAACP Racial Struggles in the U.S. The Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s Notable Moments in Civil Rights History End of Segregation in Public Schools The Rodney King Riots Fiasco in Florida: The Exclusion of Black Voters Civil Rights at the Century's End

African-American Leaders The courage and accomplishments of these political and social leaders has been inspirational to all Americans. Emerging African-American Leaders Dr. Martin Luther King Malcolm X Rosa Parks Harriet Tubman Ralph Bunche Shirley Chisholm Oprah Winfrey Encyclopedia of Prominent African-Americans African-Americans in the Arts African-Americans have made and continue to make significant contributions to American art. Learn about prominent playwrights, poets, actors, and musicians. African-American Poetry African-American Theater African-American Film Pioneers Ella Fitzgerald Robert Johnson Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington Miles Davis Jimi Hendrix Popular Black History Month Biographies African-Americans in Business Delve into the economic realities that have faced African-Americans. African-American Business in Early America African-American Entrepreneurs Celebrating the African-American Entrepreneurial Spirit Modern Life Explore current issues facing African-Americans. Current Challenges in the African-American Community Supporting Tolerance and Cultural Understanding at Home and Around the World Celebrating Martin Luther King Day Other African-American Faith Traditions The African-American Religious Experience Related Resources Kwanzaa – Teacher Resources Black History Month – Teacher Resources