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Phillis Wheatley

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopaedia Britannica provides a brief biography of Phillis Wheatley (1753-1784 CE), the first African-American to have a book of poetry published.
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Espn: Jackie Robinson

For Students 9th - 10th
Article that showcases the career and life of legendary baseball player, Jackie Robinson. Selected the first African-American to play in the majors in the 20th century, ESPN named him number fifteen on its list of greatest athletes.
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Black Past

Black Past: Cole, Nat "King"

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia entry gives information about Nat "King" Cole, an influential jazz pianist and vocalist.
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Black Past

Black Past: Ashe, Arthur

For Students 9th - 10th
In this short encyclopedia entry, you can read about Arthur Ashe, professional black champion. There are links to other websites for more information.
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Black Past: Brooks, Gwendolyn

For Students 9th - 10th
A short biographical encyclopedia entry about Gwendolyn Brooks, prize-winning black poet.
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Black Past: Dandridge, Dorothy

For Students 9th - 10th
This interesting encyclopedia article tells about the ultimately tragic life of Dorothy Dandridge, a talented black actress.
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Black Past: Gibson, Althea

For Students 9th - 10th
In this encyclopedia entry you'll read about Althea Gibson, the inspiring black tennis player, her tournament wins, and her many awards.
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Black Past: Jackson, Shirley Ann

For Students 9th - 10th
Interesting encyclopedia article about Shirley Ann Jackson, physicist and university president.
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Black Past: Silver Bluff Baptist Church, Silver Bluff, South Carolina

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives information about the Silver Bluff Baptist Church, whose black congregation became the Springfield Baptist Church, which is still in existence.
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Black Past

Black Past: Maya Angelou

For Students 9th - 10th
This brief encyclopedia selection recounts the interesting life of Maya Angelou, black poet and novelist. There are links to websites for more information.
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Black Past: Rice, Condoleezza

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia entry gives a very concise overview of Condoleezza Rice's professional life, leading up to her being named Secretary of State in George W. Bush's cabinet.
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Black Past: Haitian Revolution (1791 1804)

For Students 9th - 10th
This encyclopedia article is a good overview of the slave revolt that resulted in Haiti's independence.
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Munitions Workers

For Students 9th - 10th
Although Canada did not have official segregation there were some unofficial restrictions imposed on African Canadians when they first arrived. This site looks at this restrictions.
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Introduction

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores Black America's quest for equality from the early national period through the twentieth century. Content includes the work of abolitionists in the first half of the nineteenth century, depictions of the long journey...
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Academy of American Poets

Poets.org: Langston Hughes

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a biography of Langston Hughes, followed by several of his poems (some complete with audio clips) and a bibliography of his more influential works.
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US National Archives

Nara: Teaching With Documents: Black Soldiers in the Civil War

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This comprehensive site from the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) describes the history of the participation of colored troops in the Civil War and government efforts to research and compile records about them....
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Science Museum, London

Science Museum Online Stuff: Garrett Morgan

For Students 9th - 10th
An excellent article about inventor Garrett Morgan including information about his two life-saving inventions: the Safety Hood, an early gas mask, and the traffic light.
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A&E Television

History.com: Black Heroes Throughout Us Military History

For Students 9th - 10th
Meet the standout soldiers, spies and homefront forces who fought for America, from the Revolution to World War II. During the American Revolution, thousands of Black Americans fought -- on both sides of the conflict. As America's Civil...
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The Official Kwanzaa Website Graphic

For Students 9th - 10th
Describes in detail the African roots of the holiday, the seven principles, and the seven basic symbols. Includes a comprehensive guide for those celebrating Kwanzaa for the first time.
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[First President of Liberia]

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from the Library of Congress has primary source documents and pictures concerning the development of Liberia as a country for freed slaves in Africa. There are links to other areas on the Library of Congress website.
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[First Lady of Liberia]

For Students 9th - 10th
This website from the Library of Congress has primary source documents and pictures concerning the development of Liberia as a country for freed slaves in Africa. There are links to other areas on the Library of Congress website.
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Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Harcourt: Biographies: Benjamin Bradley

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about inventor and African-American slave, Benjamin Bradley, developer of a steam engine large enough to run the first steam-powered warship.
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Digital History

Digital History: Freedom Now

For Students 9th - 10th
When four African American North Carolina Agricultural and Technical College students refused to leave the lunch-counter at the F.W. Woolworth store in Greensboro they started the first non-violent, "sit-in" movement. Although the...
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Integrating Central High Melba Pattillo Story

For Teachers 6th - 8th
This is the story of Melba Pattillo, one of the nine African American students who were the first to enter Central High School in Little Rock, Arkansas. Her story is very informative, and the site ends with a reflection question of how...