Open Directory - Kids and Teens: People and Society: Biography: African-American
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  • Alexander Crummell [ ] - Profile of the black nationalist and minister who was instrumental in the 1897 founding of the American Negro Academy.
  • Black History Heroes [ ] - Series of letters which contain biographical information written by the fourth and fifth grade students in Mrs. Sunda's Gifted Resource class at Brisas Elementary.
  • Booker Taliafero Washington [ ] - Born into slavery, Washington dedicated himself to education, became a teacher, then founded Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1881.
  • Breaking Racial Barriers: African Americans in the Harmon Foundation Collection [ ] - One of the many white Americans who expressed interest in the achievements of black Americans during the Harlem Renaissance was real estate developer William E. Harmon. This collection of portraits and biographies is based on the works he amassed in the early part of the 20th century.
  • CNN - Black History Month [ ] - CNN profiles men and women who have made lasting contributions, ranging from literature, music, and the arts to science and technology.
  • Colin L. Powell [ ] - Distinguished Desert Storm hero and first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
  • Famous African-Americans [ ] - Short biographies of inventors, musicians, educators, and others who have made a difference.
  • Free To Dance: Debbie Allen [ ] - Features the multifaceted performer who is known as an actress, dancer, singer, choreographer, director, and producer. From PBS.
  • Guide to Exploring African American Culture [ ] - Learn about African American culture and its importance in U.S. society, including individual contributions of selected African Americans to American history. [PDF]
  • Henry Louis Gates [ ] - Scholar and education who heads Harvard's Afro-American Studies program.
  • Madame C, J. Walker [ ] - Chronological history includes the Harlem renaissance and her contribution to the cause of African American equality.
  • Marian Anderson [ ] - Potrays the life of the singer who, at the peak of her career, was regarded as the world's greatest contralto.
  • Mary McLeod Bethune [ ] - Tells about the African-American educator who founded Bethune-Cookman College.
  • Muhammad Ali [ ] - Three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who tossed an Olympic gold medal into a river because he was disgusted by racism in America.
  • Nat King Cole [ ] - Black vocalist who left a permanent mark on the world of jazz.
  • Nat Love [ ] - Information on the life and adventures of the famous African-American cowboy.
  • Oprah Winfrey [ ] - Award-winning daytime television host who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her current fame.
  • Serena Williams [ ] - Photo and short biography of one of the top-ranked female tennis professionals in the world.
  • Spike Lee [ ] - Introduces the filmmaker known for tackling the toughest issues that relate to the black community and basking in the controversy that surrounds his creations.
  • Stamps on Black History [ ] - Tells the stories of dozens of black men and women whose faces have appeared on U.S. postage stamps. Also includes interactive quiz, word puzzles, writing activities, crafts, and coloring pages.
  • The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences [ ] - Biographies of African Americans working in the science fields, ranging from geologists and astronomers to mathematicians and inventors.
  • Thurgood Marshall [ ] - Brief profile of the first African-American to hold the coveted position of Supreme Court Justice.
  • Tindley, Charles [ ] - Brief biography on the composer of the song "We Shall Overcome" and generally considered the Father of American Gospel Music.
  • Voices from the Gaps: Angela Yvonne Davis [ ] - Tells about UCLA teacher and Black Panther Party sympathizer who ended up on the FBI's most wanted list after guns registered to her were used in a courtroom shooting.
  • Wilma Rudolph [ ] - The only American woman runner ever to win three gold medals in the Olympic games.
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