Some of the African-American writers and poets who were prominent in the early part of the twentieth century are featured on this page. They were important voices during what became known as the 'black Renaissance'. Here, you can listen...

A biographical profile of W.E.B. Du Bois, an American civil rights activist (1868-1963), who worked to promote equal rights for African Americans.

Article focuses on the "self-help" philosophy of Booker T. Washington and "Black Capatalism." [May 11, 2012]

In this article, the book Black Reconstruction in America by W.E.B. Du Bois is reviewed by Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor. This book was written to convey the experiences of African Americans during and after the Civil War, which other history...

Learn about Pan-Africanism, a political movement in the early part of the twentieth century that aims to unify people of African descent.

This Barnard-educated writer, anthropologist, and folklorist grew up in Eatonville, Florida; the first all-Black city in America. Read a short summary of her life and accomplishments.

Excellent biography citing influences on the famous author's work. Links to contemporaries of the era.

This resource focuses on the works of famous African-American author, Langston Hughes.

Booker T. Washington was one of the most influential African Americans of his day. This site highlights his famous "Atlanta Compromise" speech, as well as a general overview of his views.

Booker T. Washington was an African-American visionary. Read about his embrace of education as a way to lift up blacks in the racist South, but see how some of his views found opposition in the black community.

This biography of Harlem Renaissance writer Dorothy West includes a video [2:42] of West in New York and links to book reviews for all of West's works.

This encyclopedia article talks bout the Council on African Affairs which dealt with the correlation of the struggle of African Americans and the colonial problems in Africa. It was supported by many civil rights activists of the time.

This interesting encyclopedia article gives information about theblack universities that were founded in Atlanta after the Civil War. Later several joined together to make a consortium called the Atlanta University System.

In this encyclopedia entry, you can read about Bishop Walters, a minister and one of the founders of NAACP.

In this encyclopedia article, you can learn about Col. Charles Young, the first African-American colonel in the U.S. Army.

A biography and analysis of the life of the famous author, as well as literary criticism as well as online poems, letters and a bibliography. Includes many quotes and his poetry.

Exhibition of portraits, accompanied by brief biographical sketches, of prominent African Americans, whose contributions to science, the arts, business, and politics have enriched and enlivened the public good in the United States:...

This site describes how after the Civil War, the South struggled to survive. By in large, efforts to attract industry failed and soon a strictly enforced social segregation system appeared and would last until well into the 20th century.

A brief outline of information about African Americans & reform during the Progressive Era. Links to more information on Booker T. Washington, W.E.B. Du Bois, and Marcus Garvey.

Brief overview, followed by biographical sketches of people making this time memorable.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart compares and contrasts the African American leaders of the late 1800's and early 1900's. It includes Venn Diagrams, quotes, pictures, and poetry.

One of Tennessee Williams most famous plays is profiled in detail in this informative and fascinating site. Read about the characters, their motivations, dreams and the reality of their lives.

Learn about the Niagara Movement, a black civil rights organization formed in 1905 formed by W. E. B. Du Bois and William Monroe Trotter.

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.