American Battlefield Trust
American Battlefield Trust: Civil War Biography: Susie (Baker) King Taylor
This is a PowerPoint resource that gives factual account of Susie King Taylor's life and involvement in the Civil War.
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Harcourt: Biographies: Elijah Mc Coy
This is a great resource for information on Elijah McCoy. This mechanical engineer revolutionized the locomotive industry with his invention. Links to photographs and additional information are available also.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Biography for Kids: Frederick Douglass
This site contains information about the biography of Frederick Douglass a slave who taught himself to read and then became a leader in fighting for the civil rights of African-Americans and women.
IMDb
Internet Movie Database: Gordon Parks
This site, part of the online movie database IMDb.com, provides a biography of Gordon Parks and links to discussions of his films, including "Shaft" and "The Learning Tree."
Academy of American Poets
Poets.org: Reading Guide to Langston Hughes
This guide discusses Langston Hughes's body of poetry, as well as briefly analyzing characteristics in several individual poems. The site also offers an interview with writer Afaa Weaver regarding Hughes's works, discussion questions, a...
Other
University of Mississippi: Mississippi Writers Page: Richard Wright (1908 1960)
This site from the University of Mississippi provides biographical information on black American author, Richard Wright (1908-1960 CE). A list of his works is also included.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Christopher Paul Curtis
Find out more about the award-winning author Christopher Paul Curtis when you explore this site. This resource provides biographical information, a booklist, and an interview transcript.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Rock & Roll Hall of Fame: Ray Charles
A brief biography of Ray Charles. Includes a timeline of his life and a list of his biggest hits.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Toni Morrison
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a biography of Toni Morrison, noted novelist. The entry focuses on the black American experience.
PBS
Classics for Kids: Scott Joplin
A short biography of Scott Joplin (1868-1917 CE). Click to the past radio shows to hear his music and learn more about this famous composer.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: August Wilson
Learn more about the famous playwright August Wilson when you visit this educational site. This site features links to several resources ranging from biographical information to lesson plans.
BBC
Bb Ci Audio Interviews: Alice Walker
The BBC provides audio clips from two different radio interviews with Alice Walker. Additional content includes a brief biography and a list of key works.
Luminarium
Luminarium: Anniina's Toni Morrison Page
This personal site provides information and critiques on Morrison's work as well as biographies, bibliographies, and interviews with Toni Morrison.
Other
Louisiana Secretary of State: p.b.s. Pinchback
This site from Louisiana Secretary of State provides a quick factsheet of Pickney Benton Stewart Pinchback (1837-1921), followed by a brief biography (also available as an audio clip).
Scholastic
Scholastic: Sharon M. Draper
Visit this resource to learn more about the author Sharon M. Draper. Provides a biography and photograph of this author.
Other
Afgen: Ralph David Abernathy
Baptist minister, Ralph David Abernathy is featured in this brief biography for his work with his friend Martin Luther King, Jr. during the Civil Rights Movement.
National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Reading Guide: David Walker, From "Appeal"
Brief biographical information about David Walker and a link to the complete text of his famous writing, "Appeal," written in 1830.
Other
Tfao: W. Edmondson's Sculptures Gifted to Cheekwood
Within this article regarding the donation of several Edmondson sculptures, there is a short biography that details his work.
Other
Hall of Black Achievement: Sergeant William H. Carney, c.m.h.: Civil War Hero
A brief biography of William H. Carney, inspiration of the 54th Massachusetts. There is a link to an audio reading of the narrative.
Other
E Notes: Twentieth Century Literary Criticism: Dorothy West Criticism
A complete biography of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West. Highlights her major works and critical reception.
Curated OER
National Park Service: Booker T. Washington National Monument
The Booker T. Washington National Monument in Hardy, Virginia, is on the site of the Burroughs Plantation where Mr. Washington was born a slave in 1856. In addition to information about monument activities, this site offers a biography,...
CommonLit
Common Lit: "The Story of Ida B. Wells" by Shannon Moreau
A learning module that begins with the biography "The Story of Ida B. Wells" by Shannon Moreau, accompanied by guided reading questions, assessment questions, and discussion questions. The text can be printed as a PDF or assigned online...
Other
Faith Ringgold
Faith Ringgold's author site is great for students to gain further insight into her books. Includes a biography, art work and new books she is working on.
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Gwendolyn Brooks
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers a biography of renowned black American poet Gwendolyn Brooks.