Other
Avery Research Center for African American History
Rich site with collections of primary documents relating to the history and culture of African Americans in Charleston, South Carolina.
Other
Harlem Renaissance
Brief description of the Harlem Renaissance period and the role that entertainer Florence Mills played. Provides to links to much more material.
Other
Zora Neale Hurston: Women in History
The African American novelist Zora Neale Hurston is described with facts, accomplishments, and links to web sites for further research.
Other
Michael Rosenfeld Gallery: Artists: Charles White
A brief biography of African American artist Charles White. Includes examples of his artworks.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Early Childhood Today: Soulful Festival
Provides early childhood education activities that engage African American culture. Poetry, music, foods, and more are included.
Lin and Don Donn
Lin and Don Donn: u.s. History Lessons: Holidays: Kwanzaa
Site provides brief background information about Kwanzaa but is primarily a repository of lesson plan ideas, games and clip art.
Ohio State University
E History: Clash of Cultures: African American New Women
An article on the cultural and political experiences of African American women in 1920s America.
Independence Hall Association
U.s. History: The Harlem Renaissance
The Harlem Renaissance influenced not only African American culture in the Jazz Age, but all of American culture. Read about some of the shining stars of African American literature and music of the age.
Black Past
Black Past: Oscar De Priest (1871 1951)
Encyclopedia entry providing biographical details on the life of civil rights activist and politician, Oscar DePriest.
University of Illinois
University of Illinois: Modern American Poetry: "Letter From Spain"
This site from Modern American Poetry provides a review of the famous poem by Langston Hughes. The information that is provided is somewhat brief, but factual, and worth checking out.
A to Z Teacher Stuff
A to Z Teacher Stuff: Black History
A to Z Teacher Stuff provides lesson plans that specifically target the accomplishments of African-Americans or the African-American culture.
Curated OER
The Official Kwanzaa Website Graphic
Describes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time.