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National Urban League Home Page
The homepage of the National Urban League, whose mission "is to enable African Americans to secure economic self-reliance, parity and power and civil rights."
Curated OER
Wikipedia: National Historic Landmarks in New Jersey: Hinchliffe Stadium
A 1930s-era baseball stadium used to play Negro league baseball during the Jim Crow era.
PBS
Pbs: For Gold and Glory
A companion site to the PBS documentary on African American Charlie Wiggins, who set up a national auto racing league for African American drivers.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Art of the Stamp: Satchel Paige
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.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Madam c.j. Walker
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.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Guide to Black History: Martin Dihigo
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...