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Frederick Douglass
Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.
frederick douglass • slavery in america • the u.s. civil war • abraham lincoln • the ku klux klan
Frederick Douglass proved that one man can make a difference. He championed the cause of freedom and liberty for all men, regardless of color.
frederick douglass • slavery in america • the u.s. civil war • abraham lincoln • the ku klux klan
Frederick Douglass Biography
Frederick Douglass fought for an America that would live up to its stated ideals. that "All men are created equal." He dedicated his life to that cause.
frederick douglass • african american slavery • abolitionist • emancipation proclamation • civil war
Frederick Douglass fought for an America that would live up to its stated ideals. that "All men are created equal." He dedicated his life to that cause.
frederick douglass • african american slavery • abolitionist • emancipation proclamation • civil war
Frederick Douglass' Journey
On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.
frederick douglass • slavery • underground railroad • harriet tubman • freedom
On September 3rd, 1838 Frederick Douglass, a black man, escaped to a free state, beginning his journey as one of the most important abolitionists in history.
frederick douglass • slavery • underground railroad • harriet tubman • freedom
August Poet - Robert Hayden
Robert Hayden was born in Detroit, Michigan, on 4 August 1913. His poem "Frederick Douglass" is a tribute to the former slave, who helped liberate Black Americans.
robert hayden • frederick douglass • american sonnet • this man this douglass this former slave this negr • sestet
Robert Hayden was born in Detroit, Michigan, on 4 August 1913. His poem "Frederick Douglass" is a tribute to the former slave, who helped liberate Black Americans.
robert hayden • frederick douglass • american sonnet • this man this douglass this former slave this negr • sestet
Jacob Lawrence
Short biography of one of the first African-American painters to move beyond race barriers and achieve international fame.
jacob lawrence • african-american artists • the migration of the negro • harlem renaissance • claude mckay
Short biography of one of the first African-American painters to move beyond race barriers and achieve international fame.
jacob lawrence • african-american artists • the migration of the negro • harlem renaissance • claude mckay
New Book Investigates Racial Issues in Sports
This article reviews The Unlevel Playing Field: A Documentary History of the African American Experience in Sport, edited by David Wiggins and Patrick Miller.
unlevel playing field • race and sport • achieving racial equality • african american experience • frederick douglass
This article reviews The Unlevel Playing Field: A Documentary History of the African American Experience in Sport, edited by David Wiggins and Patrick Miller.
unlevel playing field • race and sport • achieving racial equality • african american experience • frederick douglass
Review of African Culture and Melville's Art
Published by Oxford University Press in 2009, Sterling Stuckey's recent addition to Melville studies provides fresh perspectives on classic American fiction.
sterling stuckey • african culture and melville's art • benito cereno • moby-dick • oxford university press
Published by Oxford University Press in 2009, Sterling Stuckey's recent addition to Melville studies provides fresh perspectives on classic American fiction.
sterling stuckey • african culture and melville's art • benito cereno • moby-dick • oxford university press
The Underground Railroad
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
The Underground Railroad existed as far back as the 1770s, and by the 1830s a bigger network of abolitionists including Harriet Tubman helped slaves escape to Canada.
the underground railroad • african-americans escape slavery • harriet tubman • fugitive slave act • comopromise of 1850
Forefathers of Civil Rights
Through peaceful protest and applied education, three giants of the long civil rights movement aided in reversing the doctrine against African Americans.
martin luther king • martin luther king jr • dr martin luther king jr • henry david thoreau • frederick douglass
Through peaceful protest and applied education, three giants of the long civil rights movement aided in reversing the doctrine against African Americans.
martin luther king • martin luther king jr • dr martin luther king jr • henry david thoreau • frederick douglass
African-American History Month
Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Alan Keyes, Carol Moseley Braun, and Lenora Fulani are African Americans who have run for U.S. president.
african american • president • presidential candidate • presidential campaign • obama
Barack Obama, Shirley Chisholm, Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, Alan Keyes, Carol Moseley Braun, and Lenora Fulani are African Americans who have run for U.S. president.
african american • president • presidential candidate • presidential campaign • obama
Black History Month Begins
February has long been designated a time to celebrate African Americans. 2007 celebrates 107 years of honoring the struggles, the glories and hopes for the future.
black history • harvard • carter g woodson • frederick douglass • abraham lincoln
February has long been designated a time to celebrate African Americans. 2007 celebrates 107 years of honoring the struggles, the glories and hopes for the future.
black history • harvard • carter g woodson • frederick douglass • abraham lincoln
Harpers Ferry Scenic Beauty Masks Turbulent Past
Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
thomas jefferson • president george washington • meriwether lewis • frederick douglass • john brown
Harpers Ferry National Park nestles into 4,000 rolling acres in the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains, at the convergence of the states of Virginia, West Virginia and Maryland.
thomas jefferson • president george washington • meriwether lewis • frederick douglass • john brown
Harriet Jacobs: Prisoner of Freedom
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
Can you imagine living in a crawlspace seven feet wide and nine feet long for almost seven years? It would be sheer torture, wouldn’t it? Well, that is exactly what Harriet Jacobs did.
harriet jacobs • slave • incidents of a slave girl • abuse • sexual abuse
New York City's Harlem Book Fair
New York City's Harlem Book Fair is a festival of books, authors and entertainment. The annual summer event brings thousands of book lovers to the city.
harlem book fair • writers and authors • free to the public • malcom x boulevard • new york city
New York City's Harlem Book Fair is a festival of books, authors and entertainment. The annual summer event brings thousands of book lovers to the city.
harlem book fair • writers and authors • free to the public • malcom x boulevard • new york city
John Brown's Harpers Ferry Raid
On October 16, 1859, John Brown and a handfull of followers tried to seize the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The Raid failed, but helped start the American Civil War
john brown • harpers ferry • civil war • robert e • lee
On October 16, 1859, John Brown and a handfull of followers tried to seize the Federal Arsenal at Harpers Ferry. The Raid failed, but helped start the American Civil War
john brown • harpers ferry • civil war • robert e • lee
African American History Month
African Americans have contributed to national and international landscapes with a focused vision and a myriad of achievements.
where can i find books about african american inve • ain't i a woman too by sojourner truth • who founded black history month • african american leaders • cultural achievements
African Americans have contributed to national and international landscapes with a focused vision and a myriad of achievements.
where can i find books about african american inve • ain't i a woman too by sojourner truth • who founded black history month • african american leaders • cultural achievements
WHITE HOUSE HEROES, PART II
Webb Hayes was the son of a genuine war hero who became President. Webb was also a war hero in his own right and received the Medal of Honor for "distinguished gallantry" in the Philippines. He was also a close advisor to two Presidents. Read about this interesting historical figure.
hayes • webb • president • lucy • lemonade lucy
Webb Hayes was the son of a genuine war hero who became President. Webb was also a war hero in his own right and received the Medal of Honor for "distinguished gallantry" in the Philippines. He was also a close advisor to two Presidents. Read about this interesting historical figure.
hayes • webb • president • lucy • lemonade lucy
Autobiography vs. Memoir—What's the Difference?
If an autobiography is one's self-written life story, yet one retires to "write her memoirs," aren't they really the same thing?
autobiography vs. memoir • difference between autobiography and memoir • presidential memoirs • characteristics of autobiography • characteristics of memoir
If an autobiography is one's self-written life story, yet one retires to "write her memoirs," aren't they really the same thing?
autobiography vs. memoir • difference between autobiography and memoir • presidential memoirs • characteristics of autobiography • characteristics of memoir
Lincoln and Slavery
An examination of how Lincoln dealt with the issue of slavery and grappled with that of race throughout his life.
lincoln • emancipation proclamation • slavery
An examination of how Lincoln dealt with the issue of slavery and grappled with that of race throughout his life.
lincoln • emancipation proclamation • slavery
What is Black History Month?
The reason America celebrates African-Americans during black history month is rooted in the need for America to recognize its past and acknowledge where it came from.
what is black history month • african-american heritige • what is negro history week • american history • importance of history
The reason America celebrates African-Americans during black history month is rooted in the need for America to recognize its past and acknowledge where it came from.
what is black history month • african-american heritige • what is negro history week • american history • importance of history
Writing Families: A Natural Partnership Part 2
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
Part Two in a series on African-American authors/illustrators of award-winning children's books who work with family members as their writing partners. This article focuses on the collaborative wife and husband team of Patricia and Frederick McKissack.
writing • writing partners • children's books • awards • illustrators
CARTER G. WOODSON: Father of Black History
Profile of historian Carter G. Woodson, creator of Black History Month, celebrated each year in February to highlight and present the achievements of African Americans.
african americans african american historians bl
Profile of historian Carter G. Woodson, creator of Black History Month, celebrated each year in February to highlight and present the achievements of African Americans.
african americans african american historians bl
Finding 'Glory'
By discussing the movie "Glory" we realize that popular entertainment can be a powerful educational tool.
glory • 54th massachusetts • denzel washington • education • entertainment
By discussing the movie "Glory" we realize that popular entertainment can be a powerful educational tool.
glory • 54th massachusetts • denzel washington • education • entertainment
GEORGE VASHON: Abolitionist, Lawyer and Educator
A profile of George Vashon, the first African-American graduate of Oberlin College, the first first African-American to become a lawyer in New York, and a college president.
african american • oberlin college • african american lawyers
A profile of George Vashon, the first African-American graduate of Oberlin College, the first first African-American to become a lawyer in New York, and a college president.
african american • oberlin college • african american lawyers
Interview with Al Oickle, Walker Biographer
This is an interview I conducted with Alvin Oickle, Jonathan Walker biographer who wrote "Jonathan Walker: The Man With the Branded Hand."
jonathan walker • slavery • emancipation • freedom • escape
This is an interview I conducted with Alvin Oickle, Jonathan Walker biographer who wrote "Jonathan Walker: The Man With the Branded Hand."
jonathan walker • slavery • emancipation • freedom • escape
Lincoln Bicentennial Celebration in Washington
From January to April 2009, hundreds of events will take place in Washington, DC to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
lincoln bicentennial • lincoln celebration in washington dc • museum exhibits and lincoln • lincoln tours in washington • lincoln memorial
From January to April 2009, hundreds of events will take place in Washington, DC to honor the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.
lincoln bicentennial • lincoln celebration in washington dc • museum exhibits and lincoln • lincoln tours in washington • lincoln memorial
M's View of "The Invisible Man" Part Two of Two
A first-person response to Ralph Ellison's modern American classic. The first part of this essay recounts my initial impressions of "The Invisible Man, while the second part seeks to address the book's lasting significance in American literature and history.
american literature • ralph ellison • civil rights • invisible man • afro-americans
A first-person response to Ralph Ellison's modern American classic. The first part of this essay recounts my initial impressions of "The Invisible Man, while the second part seeks to address the book's lasting significance in American literature and history.
american literature • ralph ellison • civil rights • invisible man • afro-americans
On Visions of America – Photographing Democracy
Photographer and former history teacher, Joseph Stohm has put together a beautiful collection of photographs and essays showcasing the heart of America - its people.
visions of america • photographing democracy • joseph sohm • hillary clinton • clint eastwood
Photographer and former history teacher, Joseph Stohm has put together a beautiful collection of photographs and essays showcasing the heart of America - its people.
visions of america • photographing democracy • joseph sohm • hillary clinton • clint eastwood
Part III: Taking a Hold of History: How Black Families Can Provide the Best Hertiage-Based Curriculum
One thing black homeschoolers can pride themselves on is their ability to give their children the best heritage-based education around. That can't be said about virtual charters. Read why.
One thing black homeschoolers can pride themselves on is their ability to give their children the best heritage-based education around. That can't be said about virtual charters. Read why.
Plantation Overseers
In order to maximize plantation profits, slave owners often hired professional overseers whose management techniques typically included the brutal treatment of slaves.
plantation overseers • plantation owners • plantation management • antebellum slavery • texas slave narratives
In order to maximize plantation profits, slave owners often hired professional overseers whose management techniques typically included the brutal treatment of slaves.
plantation overseers • plantation owners • plantation management • antebellum slavery • texas slave narratives
RICHARD GREENER: Harvard's First African American Graduate
In 1870, Richard Greener became the first African American to graduate from Harvard. He later became a distinguished lawyer, educator and U.S. Consul and Diplomat.
african americans • harvard college
In 1870, Richard Greener became the first African American to graduate from Harvard. He later became a distinguished lawyer, educator and U.S. Consul and Diplomat.
african americans • harvard college
The Consciousness of the Reader
This article looks at the concept of "reader response" in the reading of text. Specifically, in this essay, the student's particular response to writings by Bradstreet, Whitman, and Hemingway are discussed.
reader response • whitman • bradstreet • hemingway • reader's consciousness
This article looks at the concept of "reader response" in the reading of text. Specifically, in this essay, the student's particular response to writings by Bradstreet, Whitman, and Hemingway are discussed.
reader response • whitman • bradstreet • hemingway • reader's consciousness
Truth celebrated in Akron
"Ain't I a Woman?" Sojourner Truth asked in Akron, 150 years ago. She was indeed.
sojourner • truth • akron • woodrow nash • oberlin
"Ain't I a Woman?" Sojourner Truth asked in Akron, 150 years ago. She was indeed.
sojourner • truth • akron • woodrow nash • oberlin
Abraham Lincoln on Race and Slavery
President Abraham Lincoln has been called both racist and "Great Emacipator" of black slaves. He originally held the views of most whites of the time, but changed.
abraham lincoln • kentucky • indiana • civil war • stephen a. douglas
President Abraham Lincoln has been called both racist and "Great Emacipator" of black slaves. He originally held the views of most whites of the time, but changed.
abraham lincoln • kentucky • indiana • civil war • stephen a. douglas
African Americans in the Civil War
At first rejected, African American men eventually made up about 10% of all Union forces in the American Civil War. Their contribution was crucial to the North's victory.
african americans in the civil war • 54th massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment • fort wagner • robert gould shaw • abolitionists
At first rejected, African American men eventually made up about 10% of all Union forces in the American Civil War. Their contribution was crucial to the North's victory.
african americans in the civil war • 54th massachusetts volunteer infantry regiment • fort wagner • robert gould shaw • abolitionists
Black Troops: The True Freedom Fighters
civil war • slavery • afro-american soldiers • 54th regiment • corps d'afrique
civil war • slavery • afro-american soldiers • 54th regiment • corps d'afrique
Book Review: Alternate Presidents
Every four years, Americans elect their president but what if things turned out differently?
presidential elections • fictional u.s. presidents • alternative u.s. history • aaron burr • victoria woodhull
Every four years, Americans elect their president but what if things turned out differently?
presidential elections • fictional u.s. presidents • alternative u.s. history • aaron burr • victoria woodhull
Book Review: Jonathan Walker books
This feature reviews two Walker books--one a biography by Al Oickle and the other Walker's own account of the incidents of 1844.
jonathan walker • branded hand • biography • autobiography • trial
This feature reviews two Walker books--one a biography by Al Oickle and the other Walker's own account of the incidents of 1844.
jonathan walker • branded hand • biography • autobiography • trial
Free Fun, A Walking Tour of Flushing, Queens
Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling
nyc • nyc travel • american history • self-guided walking tour • walking tour
Follow a rich historical trail of American history in Flushing, Queens. Visit the Bowne and Quaker Meeting Houses, Underground RR stops. Don't miss a hot Chinese dumpling
nyc • nyc travel • american history • self-guided walking tour • walking tour
Harriet Tubman: The Moses to American Slaves
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
Harriet Tubman, the "Moses of her people," is perhaps the most famous of the UGRR "conductors." She made 19 trips into the South and helped over 300 slaves travel the Underground Railroad to freedom.
harriet tubman • freedom • slavery • civil war
James W. Ford: Biography
James W. Ford, an American communist, became the first African American to appear on a presidential ticket in the 20th century.
james w. ford • african-american vice president candidates • african-american firsts • communist party • vice president candidates
James W. Ford, an American communist, became the first African American to appear on a presidential ticket in the 20th century.
james w. ford • african-american vice president candidates • african-american firsts • communist party • vice president candidates
John Brown's Fateful Raid
John Brown remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. He has been both revered and vilified for employing brutal methods to oppose slavery.
john brown • kansas • harpers ferry • pottawatomie creek • civil war
John Brown remains one of the most controversial figures in American history. He has been both revered and vilified for employing brutal methods to oppose slavery.
john brown • kansas • harpers ferry • pottawatomie creek • civil war
National Black Herstory Conference
The National Black Herstory Task Force chronicles and celebrates historical experiences from the African Diaspora through the recounting of personal stories.
national black herstory • task force • atlanta georgia • mozella galloway • author denise turney
The National Black Herstory Task Force chronicles and celebrates historical experiences from the African Diaspora through the recounting of personal stories.
national black herstory • task force • atlanta georgia • mozella galloway • author denise turney
New York City Hoops Day
New York City has so much to offer any tourist. For a hoops junkie however, it is a truly great place to get your fix of basketball history.
new york city basketball • madison square garden • knicks • rucker park • the cage
New York City has so much to offer any tourist. For a hoops junkie however, it is a truly great place to get your fix of basketball history.
new york city basketball • madison square garden • knicks • rucker park • the cage
Remember the Ladies: The Women's Rights National Historical Park
1998 marked the 150th anniversary of the First Womens' Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York. This brief overview provides a description and history of the Women's Rights Historical Park located in Seneca Falls, New York, authorized in 1980, to preserve and protect those sites that played such a key role during the Convention.
womens history • seneca falls • first women's rights convention • national park historic sites • elizabeth cady stanton
1998 marked the 150th anniversary of the First Womens' Rights Convention held in Seneca Falls, New York. This brief overview provides a description and history of the Women's Rights Historical Park located in Seneca Falls, New York, authorized in 1980, to preserve and protect those sites that played such a key role during the Convention.
womens history • seneca falls • first women's rights convention • national park historic sites • elizabeth cady stanton
Soul Deep: African American Literature and Music
The 2003 Black History Month Themed Article. Meg Greene Malvasi presents a wonderful reflection on music and literature about how these forms of creativity came from African slave roots, and what they teach us about African American history and culture.
bhm event 2003 • black history month • celebration of culture • meg greene malvasi
The 2003 Black History Month Themed Article. Meg Greene Malvasi presents a wonderful reflection on music and literature about how these forms of creativity came from African slave roots, and what they teach us about African American history and culture.
bhm event 2003 • black history month • celebration of culture • meg greene malvasi
Soul Deep: The Legacy of African American Literature and Music
The contributions of African Americans to literature and music began almost as soon as they first settled in America.
The contributions of African Americans to literature and music began almost as soon as they first settled in America.
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