Anonymous Quote
Buffalo, NY
Don't forget where you came from.
Before the Mayflower
We Did Not Spring from Slavery
- BLACK HISTORY: IT BEGAN BEFORE 1492 AD AND IS MORE THAN JUST SLAVERY
- Black History Month in the US is important in its recognition of African-American achievements in the US since 1492. Yet, the celebration of Black History Month has been limited to three basic events in Black American history. That is the period of slavery and what some of our ancestors endured duri
- They Came Before Columbus
- There were historical, archaeological, even botanical evidence of Africans contact with the New World in Pre-Colombian times.
Links
- February is Black History Month
- A list of links you can explore about the preservation of African and African-American history.
- Black History Month, Kwanzaa and Martin Luther King Day Resources
- Provides the origins of Black History Month, Kwanzaa and Martin Luther King Day, plus links to internet resources including recipes, songs, games and speeches.
- Celebrate Black History Month
- Profiles of prominent African-American personalities, ranging from Civil Rights Activist Malcolm X to Nobel Prize-winning author Toni Morrison.
- I Believe I Can Fly
- Black History Month speech delivered to the students of Willingboro High School, Willingboro, New Jersey on February 25, 1999 by inventor Philip Emeagwali.
- The Origins of Black History Month
- Brief history of the establishment of Black History Month and some suggestions on celebrating it.
- Celebrate Black History
- From the Family Education Network, information about Dr. King, quizzes, links, genealogy for kids, puzzles, list of books.
- The History of Black History
- Brief biography of Carter G. Woodson and a summary of how Black History Month began; from Kids' Almanac.
- Atlantic Monthly Unbound
- The magazine, Atlantic Monthly Magazine Online, lists excerpts of its articles by Dr. King, W.E.B. DuBois, and others; in honor of Black History Month.
- Infoplease.com and Black History Month
- Infoplease.com celebrates Black History Month with a collection of features, biographies, reference links, civil rights timeline, quizzes and puzzles.
- CNN In-Depth Specials - Black History Month 1999
- Quiz, game, sites, stories, timeline; also in-depth articles about Dr. King and his influence, and what it means to be Afrikan [sic].
- Why We Need Black History Month All Year Around
- A Canadian writes about the importance of Black History Month in the Jan. 1995 issue of Ghana Review.
- Black History Hotlist
- A large site with many links about Black History Month, slavery and history, leaders, news, poetry.
- Detroit Free Press - Black History
- For Black History Month, 1997, a list of articles published by the Free Press about African Americans in all areas of life.
- Black History Month Tribute Homepage
- Originally created in 1998 by the National Clearninghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information. Emphasis is on preventing substance abuse but site also has biographies, quotes from Dr. King, links, and a photo tours, curriculum suggestions.
- The African Connection
- Black history month special at Kamat's Potpouuri explores the Indo-African nexus over the centuries; special focus on the Siddi community.
- Experience The Past
- Links to and web sites. Features inventors, artists, poets, musicians, and prominent figures.
- Fact Monster: Encyclopedia - NAACP
- A definition and brief history of the organization National Association for the Advancement of Color People.
- Voices
- In celebration of Black History Month, the Savannah Morning News presents the voices of Savannah's black heritage.
- Back in the Day
- Indiana black history in celebration of Black History Month.
- Fathom Celebrates Black History Month
- Columbia University, The New York Public Library, and other leading centers of learning offer a selection of online learning materials, articles and reference sources for to Black History Month.
- Black History Project
- A page of links and information produced by the Christian Science Monitor.
- Education First: Black History Activities
- Pacific Bell's Black History web site with links, interactive quiz, videoconferencing.
- Celebrating Black History Month
- Includes highlights from the lives of select African-American leaders, art projects for children and discussion starters.
