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U.s. Army: Ruth Quinn: James Armistead Lafayette (1760 1832)
Spy extraordinaire of the American Revolution, James Armistead Lafayette, is featured in this biography. Armistead was born a slave in Virginia and became a member of the Continental Army in 1781.
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Congressman John R. Lewis
A biography of John R. Lewis, one of the leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. He participated in pivotal resistance campaigns such as the Freedom Rides and the March on Washington, and went on the serve in the United States...
American Academy of Achievement
Academy of Achievement: Oprah Winfrey
A biography of Oprah Winfrey, the much-loved and phenomenally successful talk show host and entertainment executive. Includes a profile, videos, and a photo gallery.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Governor Deval Patrick
Making history as the first African American governor of Massachusetts, dip into a biography featuring Governor Deval Patrick.
Black Past
Black Past: Lafayette, James Armistead (1760 1832)
A brief biography of James Lafayette reveals that he was a spy during the American Revolution. He fooled the likes of Benedict Arnold and General Cornwallis of Britain!
Curated OER
National Park Service: Intl Civil Rights Walk of Fame: Henry "Hank" Aaron
The National Park Services provides a succinct biography of the famed baseball player, Hank Aaron.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Charley Pride
A biography of famed country music singer Charley Pride, one of few African Americans in the industry to both perform at and be inducted to the Grand Ole Opry.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Al Sharpton
The Reverend Al Sharpton, well known for his racial and political activism, is featured in a biography.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Colin Powell (Spanish Version)
A look at the fast-paced and successful career of General Powell. Find out more about this talented and patriotic American. (In Spanish)
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Colin Powell
A look at the fast-paced and successful career of General Powell. Find out more about this talented and patriotic American.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: Eyes on the Stars
On January 28, 1986, NASA Challenger mission STS-51-L ended in tragedy when the shuttle exploded 73 seconds after takeoff. On board was physicist Ronald E. McNair, who was the second African American to enter space. But first, he was a...
PBS
Pbs: Ralph J. Bunche: An American Odyssey
The companion website to the PBS documentary about Ralph Bunche, the first person of color to win the Nobel Peace Prize. Includes an interactive timeline of his life, in-depth analyses of his life and work at key stages of his career, a...
Other
Photos of Ralph Bunche
Are you looking for great pictures of Ralph Bunche? This site has 29 high quality images that give us a look into his childhood, professional career and accomplishments. Various portraits are also included.
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Mit: Inventor of the Week: Jan Matzeliger
Jan Ernst Matzeliger is remembered for his creation that had a tremendous effect on the shoe industry. He was a Surinamese inventor of the "lasting machine," patented in 1883.
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Tyler Perry, 2008
Portrait and short profile of the career of Tyler Perry, a playwright, actor, producer, and director. Perry developed and played the character of Madea, a comical grandmother, in the hit show Diary of a Mad Black Woman, as well as in...
Smithsonian Institution
National Portrait Gallery: Black List Project: Laurence Fishburne, 2008
Portrait and short profile of the career of Laurence Fishburne, an award-winning screen and stage actor, as well as a playwright, director, and producer.
New York Times
New York Times: A Diverse First Family
Investigate Barack Obama's family tree to discover his family's diverse multicultural roots.
Famous Scientists
Famous Scientists: George Washington Carver
Find out how George Washington Carvers' contributions to science radically changed the agricultural economy of the United States.
TED Talks
Ted: Ted Ed: The Breathtaking Courage of Harriet Tubman
Janell Hobson details Harriet Tubman's many fights for freedom.
Library of Congress
Loc: America's Story: Duke Ellington
Duke Ellington (1899-1974 CE), a jazz legend, was a very interesting person. Here you will get brief biographical information along with a few additional articles on Ellington.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Our African American Heroes
Students will create a short digital slideshow presentation and brochure on a famous black American.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Biography of General Colin L. Powell
This site is a biography of Colin Powell. It includes a transcript of an interview with General Colin Powell.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Ella Baker
The National Women's Hall of Fame honors Ella Baker for her role in the Civil Rights Movement in America.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Barack Obama
Biography of President Barack Obama, the first African American to hold that office.