A good informational site on Washington & Dubois. Includes general information about each one's life, works, and writings, including Up from Slavery and The Souls of Black Folk. Also includes links to other sites.

This site contains all that remains of the childhood home of African American intellectual and activist W.E.B. Du Bois (1868-1963). The property, which belonged to his family for over 200 years, is seasonally open to the public.

Learn about the courts-martial that took place after the expedition got under way due to discipline problems at Camp Dubois. There were seven courts-martial in nine months which was considered a low average.

This introduction to the life of W.E.B. Du Bois, a founding member of the National Association of Colored People, informs readers about his childhood, the impact of racism on his life and the many accomplishments he achieved despite...

A brief biography of famous African-American, W.E.B. Du Bois. Read about his activism and his attempts to improve race relations. Hyperlinks to additional information about this important man.

An image of "Florentine Singer", created by Paul Dubois in 1865 (Silver-plated bronze, height 155 cm).

An image of "Narcissus", created by Paul Dubois in 1867 (Marble, height 145 cm).

An image of "The Marne at Dawn", created by Albert Dubois-Pillet in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 32 x 46 cm).

This NPR archive story discusses W. E. B. DuBois' exploration of America's ongoing struggle with race. Michele Norris presents a reexamination of The Souls of Black Folk, on the book's 100th anniversary.

An image of W. E. B. DuBois.

This famous examination of the struggle for identity and equality is presented in multiple digital formats.

[Free Registration/Login Required] Students read primary source documents to solve a problem surrounding a historical question. This document-based inquiry lesson allows students to read a speech of Booker T. Washington's and a selection...

Resource includes theme, perspective, form, style and audience of this famous Harlem Renaissance author's work.

Excellent research site on Langston Hughes. Includes theme, perspective, form, style, audience, comparison and contrast of the famous Harlem Renaissance author's work.

An interesting article gives the background and ramifications of the Atlanta Compromise speech given by Booker T. Washington in 1895.

"A Streetcar Named Desire" study guide composed of 24 pages featuring useful information about author. Numerous, worthwhile teaching tips also included. In-depth character analysis provided for main characters. Comprehensive...

This section of the larger website Discovering Lewis & Clark examines how the Corps of Discovery celebrated three special days-Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Independence Day-with a mixture of traditions.

Professors discuss the book by Zora Neale Hurston. Gives insight into the style and character analysis.

At this PBS site, read about the histories of eight African-American newspapers: The Chicago Defender, The California Eagle, The Afro-American, The Pittsburgh Courier, Amsterdam News, Atlanta Daily World, Freedom's Journal, and Norfolk...

A good overview of the reforms that were instituted not only in Georgia, but in the entire country during the Progressive Era. Read a history of the beginnings of progressivism, the people involved, and a recounting of the various...

Read Booker T. Washington's controversial speech arguing the importance of material advancement over integration for African Americans. He believed freed slaves needed to start at the bottom of the economic scale before moving up to...

Highly detailed article concerning this famous era. Historical significance is addressed and a well-written analysis of many authors.

This site about the Harlem Renaissance includes audio and video files. A great resource that discusses many aspects of the Harlem Renaissance including African American education, politics, literature, and philosophy.

This unit revolves around various social realist authors during the Gilded Age in America. Click the tabs for the list of authors, timeline, video and activities.