Black History Trivia
Let's celebrate the people and events of Black History in America. The study of African-American history has come a long way since Dr. Carter G. Woodson instituted Negro History Week.
Frederick Douglass Fact
In 1845, Frederick Douglass published the slave narrative, Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass. It was the first of his three autobiographies.
2010 Black History Calendars
365 Days of Black History 2010 Hardcover Engagement Ca
African-American women are the focus of this year's calendar.
365 Days of Black History 2010 Standard Wall Calendar
This calendar highlights the accomplishments of Black women.
(African-American History Month is February 1, 2010)
Sojourner Truth Fact
Sojourner Truth Postcards (Package of 8)
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
Sojourner Truth Calendar Print
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
Sojourner Truth Journal
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
Sojourner Truth Sticker (Rectangular)
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
Sojourner Truth Rectangle Magnet
A potrait of Sojourner Truth, famous abolitionist. Let's celebrate African-American history every day, not only in the month of February. We've come a long way since Dr. Woodson's Negro History Week.
ASALH's 2009 African-American History Month Theme
Hiram Revels Fact
Hiram Revels Note Cards (Pk of 10)
These notecards are blank inside for your message. Pictured is Hiram R. Revels, the 1st African-American Senator. The text says: Hiram R. Revels United States Senator African Heritage American Legacy
Hiram Revels Postcards (Package of 8)
Pictured here is Hiram R. Revels, the first African-American Senator. He was a Republican from Mississippi. Get his portrait on gift items, including apparel, mugs, stickers, pillows, bags & magnets.
Hiram Revels Journal
Pictured here is Hiram R. Revels, the first African-American Senator. He was a Republican from Mississippi. Get his portrait on gift items, including apparel, mugs, stickers, pillows, bags & magnets.
Get this Book: From Slavery to Freedom
The Definitive Text on African-American History
Harriet Tubman Fact
Widely-known for leading over 300 slaves to freedom as a conductor of the
Underground Railroad, Harriet Tubman used clever strategies that led to her
remarkable success. For instance, she would leave on a Saturday night because
escaped slave notices couldn't be published until Monday. Learn more about Harriet Tubman.
Harriet Tubman Gifts
Gordon Parks Photography
Mrs. Ella Watson Mini Poster Print
This black and white portrait of Mrs. Ella Watson was taken by Gordon Parks when both he and Mrs. Watson were government employees.
African-American Civil War Regiment Photo
54th Massachusetts Regiment Fact
Sgt. William H. Carney who, despite multiple wounds, kept the flag flying during two advances.
Sources: Fort Ward Museum and From Slavery to Freedom (3rd edition) by Dr. John Hope Franklin
Learn More about Black History
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Go In-depth: Biographies
Carter G. Woodson: The Man Who Put "Black" in American History
Children's biography of the "Father of Black History".
Narrative of Sojourner Truth (Dover Thrift Editions)
Autobiography of the famed abolitionist and suffragist
ASALH's 2008 Theme for Black History Month
Jobs in African-American History
Look mom, there really are jobs for history majors.
If African-American history is your specialty, keep reading for job listings.
- Assistant Professor - Art History (African or American)
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The City College of The City University of New York - New York, NY
Assistant Professor - Art History (African or American) GENERAL DUTIES Performs teaching, research... Assistant Professor - Art History, Faculty/Academic... ... - Assistant Professor of African/Latin American History
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Minnesota State University Moorhead - ,
of African/Latin American History (Unclassified IFO... Africa in World History, Latin America I and II, History of Mexico, Global Environmental History. Develop... ... - Asst Professor of African History/African American History
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Worcester State College - Worcester, MA
Job Description: The History and Political Science... Professorship in the area of African History and African American History. The chosen candidate will have... ... - Assistant Professor of African/Latin American History
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MSU, Moorhead - Moorhead, MN
of African/Latin American History (Unclassified IFO... Africa in World History, Latin America I and II, History of Mexico, Global Environmental History. Develop... ... - Christian Professor Jobs - American History professor
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Oklahoma Christian University - Oklahoma City, OK
US history surveys, existing upper level history... s creation. Ability to teach Latin American, Asian, or African history is a plus. In addition, the... ...
Index
- Frederick Douglass Fact
- 2010 Black History Calendars
- Countdown to Black History Month
- Sojourner Truth Fact
- ASALH's 2009 African-American History Month Theme
- Hiram Revels Fact
- Get this Book: From Slavery to Freedom
- Harriet Tubman Fact
- Harriet Tubman Gifts
- Gordon Parks Photography
- African-American Civil War Regiment Photo
- 54th Massachusetts Regiment Fact
- Learn More about Black History
- Talk Back to Us
- Support this Lens
- Sister to Sister Gifts
- Go In-depth: Biographies
- ASALH's 2008 Theme for Black History Month
- Jobs in African-American History
- Bookmark This Lens
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