see 35 more people to know (below)

• African American Registry Excellent information. Covers biography, history, and poetry.

• Biography in Context Information on more than one million people.

• Born in Slavery Stories from former slaves in their own words.

• Civil Rights Movement Learn more about famous places in Civil Rights history.

• Events in African-American History A timeline of important events, beginning in the 1600s.

• Famous Black Inventors Names and information about men and women who were scientists, engineers and leaders in technology.

• Famous Firsts by African-Americans Leaders in government, art, science, education, sports, entertainment and more.

• History Channel History of civil rights struggle- video and speeches.

• The Underground Railroad You are a slave and have never been free. Take this journey back in time!

• U.S. History in Context Primary documents and magazine articles from all eras.

• Library Subject Guides: Culture & Diversity, African American 

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