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Encarta: African American Inventors
Highlights a few of the remarkable African American men and women who changed the way people live their lives.
Encarta: Black Military Heroes
Short profiles of blacks who have served their country with honor and bravery since the founding of the United States.
James Weldon Johnson
Introduces the black intellectual and civil rights leader best known for his contributions to the world of literature.
Stamps on Black History
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.
Thurgood Marshall
Brief profile of the first African-American to hold the coveted position of Supreme Court Justice.
Famous African-Americans
Short biographies of inventors, musicians, educators, and others who have made a difference.
Voices from the Gaps: Angela Yvonne Davis
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.
Marian Anderson
Potrays the life of the singer who, at the peak of her career, was regarded as the world's greatest contralto.
The Museum of Black Innovations and Inventions
A multimedia presentation that appears at educational conferences, schools, churches, colleges, and community organizations.
Alexander Crummell
Profile of the black nationalist and minister who was instrumental in the 1897 founding of the American Negro Academy.
CNN - Black History Month
CNN profiles men and women who have made lasting contributions, ranging from literature, music, and the arts to science and technology.
Madame C, J. Walker
Chronological history includes the Harlem renaissance and her contribution to the cause of African American equality.
Muhammad Ali
Three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who tossed an Olympic gold medal into a river because he was disgusted by racism in America.
Nat King Cole
Black vocalist who left a permanent mark on the world of jazz.
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Scholar and education who heads Harvard's Afro-American Studies program.
Spike Lee
Introduces the filmmaker known for tackling the toughest issues that relate to the black community and basking in the controversy that surrounds his creations.
Colin L. Powell
Distinguished Desert Storm hero and first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Wilma Rudolph
The only American woman runner ever to win three gold medals in the Olympic games.
Booker T. Washington
Born into slavery, Washington dedicated himself to education, became a teacher, then founded Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1881.
Serena Williams
Photo and short biography of one of the top-ranked female tennis professionals in the world.
Oprah Winfrey
Award-winning daytime television host who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her current fame.
Sambo Jackson
Tells how an accident resulted in ice cream.
Black History Heroes
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.
Tindley, Charles
Brief biography on the composer of the song "We Shall Overcome" and generally considered the Father of American Gospel Music.
Miles Davis
Trumpeter and bandleader who played a major role in the transition from the hard, aggressive stance of Bop to the softer, more subtle side of jazz.
Mary McLeod Bethune
Tells about the African-American educator who founded Bethune-Cookman College.
Nat Love
Information on the life and adventures of the famous African-American cowboy.
Breaking Racial Barriers: African Americans in the Harmon Foundation Collection
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.
Free To Dance: Debbie Allen
Features the multifaceted performer who is known as an actress, dancer, singer, choreographer, director, and producer. From PBS.
African Americans in History
Learn about influential African Americans, who helped with the political, social and technology development in the United States. Page include portrait photos and dates.
African American Artists
Profiles and examples of work by Bearden, Clark, Douglas, Hunter, Johnson, Lawrence, and Tanner.
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences
Biographies of African Americans working in the science fields, ranging from geologists and astronomers to mathematicians and inventors.
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