Guest Author - Danielle Hollister

Celebrating Black History Month

I have compiled a very special collection of
in honor of Black History Month, a celebration that was established in 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History. This commemoration was originally a week long event titled "Negro History Week." In 1976 on the 50th anniversary of Woodson's accomplishment, this historical tribute was extended to Black History Month as part of the nation's Bicentennial.

Below is a compilation of informative resources related to this significant celebration.

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   Extensive resources from the Association for the Study of African American Life and History - Founders of Black History Month.

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   Excellent reference from Washington University.

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   African-American History, Culture, and Black Studies Resources

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   Features numerous biographies of noteworthy African Americans like - famous athletes, celebrities, educators, religious leaders, scientists, and writers.

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   Searchable database of significant dates and events in Black History.

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   Information from the US government.

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   Your Independent Source of News for the African American Community

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   Contains more than 2,300 first-person accounts of slavery and 500 black-and-white photographs of former slaves.

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   Excellent collection of links and up-to-date information about Black History Month.

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    Black History Month 1999.

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    Detailed background - including new video - Courtesy of The Freeman Institute.

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    Collection of web sites related to various topics associated with Black History.

    African Style Squares

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    Impressive feature on Black History from The Atlantic Monthly.

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    is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the most famous African American of the 19th Century.

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    Test your knowledge of Noted African Americans like - Frederick Douglass, Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman.

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    Useful Links to Literature and History written by and on African Americans.

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    - A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History & Culture

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    Features of interviews with African American pioneers throughout the Pacific Northwest - from the Black Studies Department at Washington State University.

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    Thorough history and important facts from this notable encyclopedia online.

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    Outstanding resources @ nationalgeographic.com

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    Special Report - Celebrating Black History.

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    Facts and statistics regarding African-Americans, on topics like business, education, jobs, family, and more.

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    Learn more about W.E.B. Du Bois () from this organization developed to award fellowships annually to scholars at various stages in their careers in the fields of African and African American studies.

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