Famous African-Americans - Black History Month

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No history of the United States of America can be said to reflect the true story of America, that does not include the contributions made by people of color.

Despite the fact that legalized slavery and segregation marred much of the first two centuries of the American story, African Americans overcame barriers of slavery, poverty, racial prejudice, inequality and, in many cases, brutal suppression to add to the political, artistic, athletic, scientific... and all aspects of the growth of America as a country.

Take some time to explore the rich cultural heritage of people of African descent woven into the fabric of the acheivements of this country — from the earliest colonial days to the present...

A & E Biography - Black History Month - The A & E Cable Network's resource includes the TV schedule for shows focusing on the biographies of African Americans, profiles of Black Americans who are making news today plus groundbreakers and heroes who paved the way for today's African Americans. They have a photo gallery, a history section and a board for discussions...

Black History : Famous African Americans, Places, Events - Educator-reviewed links to biographies on Mary McLeod Bethune, Ruby Bridges, Frederick Douglass, W.E.B. DuBois, Martin Luther King, Jr., Thurgood Marshall, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X and others, plus click around for more on famous entertainers, writes & inventors.

Black History Hotlist - Extensive guide to famous and little-known figures in black history from various sources around the Web.

Black History - Biographies - Extensive A-Z list leading to details on their lives and accomplishments, awards & honors, plus suggested reading and related links to more information.

Bios of African Americans in History - Kid friendly resource from Enchanted Learning.com. featuring thumbnail biographies and illustrations of prominent people in the arts, sciences, sports, politics and the civil rights movement with related coloring pages and activities.

American Women's History - African American Women - Great link list of related resources around the Web including historical overviews, bibliographies, associations and discussion groups.

The Faces of Science - African Americans in the Sciences - Read about the lives, scientific breakthroughs, and accomplishments by subject area including famous biologists, chemists, engineers, inventors, and more.

Links to Black Soldiers - One-stop browsing for information, photographs, and illustrations of black soldiers of the American Revolution, Civil War, and U.S. Calvary.

also see in People in the News-> Barack Obama - A Life

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