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PBS

Pbs: For Gold and Glory

For Students 9th - 10th
A companion site to the PBS documentary on African American Charlie Wiggins, who set up a national auto racing league for African American drivers.
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Smithsonian Institution

National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Satchel Paige

For Students 9th - 10th
View the artwork for a U.S. postage stamp issued in 2000 to commemorate Satchel Paige, the first African-American to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
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My Hero Project

My Hero: Madam c.j. Walker

For Students 9th - 10th
In this student-written article, read about Madam C.J. Walker, the pioneering entrepreneur who started the first hair-care products line for African-American women.
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Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo

For Students 9th - 10th
This entry features Martin Dihigo, a professional baseball player who became a national hero in his native Cuba. In addition to playing in the Cuban League, Dihigo played in the leagues of the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and Venezuela...