Stephen Politzer's List: African-American History

By recording, preserving and sharing the life stories of thousands of African Americans, from President Barack Obama to the oldest living black cowboy, The HistoryMakers is a leader in helping to educate and enlighten millions worldwide through refashioning a more inclusive record of American history. Vast collection of resources that focus on slavery, the abolitionist movement, the civil rights movement, music, sports and entertainment. Features people in Art, Business, Civics, Education, Entertainment, Law, Media, Medicine, Military, Music, Politics, Religion, Science, Sports, and Style.

Includes 'History and Timelines,' 'Contemporary Issues,' Biographies and Special Features,' 'Holidays,' 'Education,' 'Awards,' 'Quizzes & Crosswords,' and 'Other Resources.'

Presentations from the Library of Congress, topics include 'Slavery,' 'Abolition,' 'Antebellum,' 'Civil War,' 'Reconstruction,' 'Progressive Era,' 'World War I,' 'Between the Wars,' 'Civil Rights,' and 'For Teachers.'

Designed to introduce you to the dynamics and dimensions of the 500 year history of African people in the Americas. Four broad themes have been selected for exploration: Migration, Work, Culture, and Resistance.

This Library of Congress site showcases the library's collection of rare books, government documents, manuscripts, musical scores, plays, films and recordings related to the African American experience. Section include 'The Frederick Douglass Papers at the Library of Congress,' 'Jackie Robinson and Other Baseball Highlights, 1860s-1960s,' 'Born in Slavery: Slave Narratives from the Federal Writers' Project, 1936-1938,' 'From Slavery to Freedom: The African-American Pamphlet Collection, 1822-1909,' and 'Slaves and the Courts, 1740-1860.'

Presents the broad range of the black experience in the United States, from the Harlem Renaissance to the ongoing debate over affirmative action. Channels include 'History,' 'Arts & Culture,' 'Race & Society.' and 'Profiles.'

Presented in four eras (The Terrible Transformation 1450-1750, Revolution 1750-1805, Brotherly Love 1791-1831, and Judgment Day 1831-1865). Each era contains a historical Narrative, a Resource Bank of images, documents, stories, biographies, and commentaries, and a Teacher's Guide for using the content of the Web site and television series in U.S. history courses.

A comprehensive project of The National Park Service to preserve and interpret African American history. Sections include 'People,' 'Stories,' 'Places,' and 'Collections.'

Learn what challenges slaves faced in National Geographic's Underground Railroad adventure. Get information, pictures, photographs, biographies, resources, and more.