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  Black History Month - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Black History Month is celebrated annually in the United States in the month of February.
At that point, most representation of fls in history books was only in reference to the low social position they held, with the exception of George Washington Carver.
Black history is American history." Freeman believes that racism will persist as long as individuals continue to identify themselves by their skin color.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Black_History_Month   (562 words)

  
 Black History Tour
Thus fl Americans as a group was denied creative expression for more than a century, and it was not until the planters and merchants of the South grew rich and began to ornament their mansions and buildings that their artistic talents were employed.
Blacks turned their attention to fighting the kind of bias that was common in restaurants and hotels, on buses, and in other public places.
Blacks achieved so much in the area of civil rights from 1954 until 1964 that some people started to think of the decade as "The Second Reconstruction." To them, the work of the first Reconstruction after the Civil War had been left unfinished, and now was the time for it to continue.
library.advanced.org /10320/Tour.htm   (8829 words)

  
 Black History Month: the History of Black History
Americans have recognized fl history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not know is that fl history had barely begun to be studied—or even documented—when the tradition originated.
Although fls have been in America at least as far back as colonial times, it was not until the 20th century that they gained a respectable presence in the history books.
The scholar was disturbed to find in his studies that history books largely ignored the fl American population—and when fls did figure into the picture, it was generally in ways that reflected the inferior social position they were assigned at the time.
www.factmonster.com /spot/bhmintro1.html   (441 words)

  
 black history
In theory, Reconstruction was a period when Blacks had an opportunity to become the social and political equals of their former masters, but having been subjected to slavery, Blacks were not prepared for the harsh realities of freedmen.
The Blacks who endured on the plantations continued to live and work as they had as slaves but they were better off economically than many of their counterparts elsewhere.
Black people of Thomas County sought more than the right to earn an education; they wanted political rights equal to those of their former masters.
www.thomasvillega.com /html/black_history.htm   (4064 words)

  
 Black History Month
The first celebration of fl history began in the early 1900's due to the efforts of the historian and educator Dr.
Woodson promoted the study of fl history first through the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History which he founded in 1915 and later through the Journal of Negro History he began in 1916.
Black history had been largely left out of the history books and this week encouraged Americans to learn about a rich history they could not read in mainstream books.
web.knoxnews.com /web/blackhistory/index.shtml   (669 words)

  
 Black History Links and Activities
Black History Links -This page was written By Rich Levine as a time saver for history teachers who need information for your students on slavery in pre-civil war America as well as Reconstruction, Jim Crow Laws, the Civil Rights Movement and issues of the present period
Black History Hot list - If you don't find what you are looking for on the page you are looking through now, try this index posted by Tom March.
African Americans in History - African Americans have played a vital role in the history and culture of their country since its founding.
www.internet4classrooms.com /black_history.htm   (1422 words)

  
 Black History & Classical Music
Black History is part of the common record of humanity.
February is Black History Month in Jamaica and the United States, and African Heritage Month in Canada.
Violin Concertos by Black Composers of the 18th and 19th Centuries was recorded by violinist Rachel Barton on Cedille 90000 035 (1997).
chevalierdesaintgeorges.homestead.com /History.html   (688 words)

  
 CNN - Black History Month
Each day during Black History Month, CNN Interactive will profile one man or woman who has made a lasting contribution, ranging from literature, music and the arts to science and technology.
But fl people were welcomed at the Wabash Street YMCA -- called the "colored" Y. Home to thousands over the years, it also became the birthplace of what was then called Negro History Week, 70 years ago.
Black History Month is a great time to let your fingers do the clicking and explore the African-American heritage of people, places and events.
www.cnn.com /EVENTS/black_history/index.html   (316 words)

  
 UCB Libraries | GovPubs | Black History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Black Facts Online An almanac of Black history which is searchable by date or word.
Mapping History: The Darkwing Atlas Project includes interactive and static maps on topics in European, North African, Middle Eastern, and North American history.
The Church in the Southern Black Community this compilation of printed texts from the libraries at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill traces how Southern African Americans experienced and transformed Protestant Christianity into the central institution of community life.
ucblibraries.colorado.edu /govpubs/us/blackhistory.htm   (1845 words)

  
 Black History Guide and Black History Month
Black American History, a history of fl people in the United States.
When she was at the age of 4 Ruby and her family moved to New Orleans.When Ruby was old enough to attend school the judge ordered Ruby to go to the Frantz Elementary School for whites only.
Through his bold assertions of fl pride, his conversion to the Muslim faith, and his outspoken opposition to the Vietnam War (1959-1975), Ali became a highly controversial figure during the turbulent 1960s.
www.africanaonline.com   (578 words)

  
 Maine Visible Black History
Blacks accompanied the European explorers and settlers, and some were settlers themselves; and many came enslaved.
They are collecting this history through photographs, interviews with fl elders, and scholarly research to produce a book for students, libraries, schools and post-secondary institutions, and the general public.
The Rev. Amos Freeman was the minister of the Abyssinian Meetinghouse in Portland from 1841 to 1851, principal of its school, and a known Underground Railroad agent.
www.visibleblackhistory.com   (359 words)

  
 Black History, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh Resource Guide   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The WPA History of the Negro in Pittsburgh
Headquartered in Silver Spring, Maryland, ASALH sets the annual theme for Black History Month; sponsors an annual convention to celebrate and study Africana life and history; and publishes the Journal of African American History (formerly the Journal of Negro History), and the Black History Bulletin (formerly the Negro History Bulletin).
Designed as part of an elective course in Afro-American History for high school students, grades 10-12, these lesson plans examine anti-Black violence from the 1880s to the 1950s, covering the phenomenon of lynching and the major race riots of this period.
www.carnegielibrary.org /subject/afroamericans/history.html   (1860 words)

  
 SeacoastNH.com - Black History
His grave was lost to history, until an amateur Seacoast historian tracked the history of one enslaved NH farm worker.
History tells us that only about one percent of the four million enslaved Americans escaped during the Civil War, and mostly by other African Americans.
It may be among the least respectful epitaphs in American history, and yet there is a tenderness of feeling.
seacoastnh.com /b/Black_History   (944 words)

  
 Black History Canada
Black history refers to the stories, experiences, and accomplishments of people of African origin.
Black history did not begin in recent times in Canada, but in ancient times in Africa.
People connected by their common African history and ancestry have created Black history here.
blackhistorycanada.ca   (99 words)

  
 AFRO-Americ@: The Black History Museum -- Interactive Exhibits
Though it would set up programs that fed Black neighborhoods, provided free healthcare and other positive programs for children, the Panthers were known to take a militant stance against the "White power structure." Here, a brief but informative story is told about this once so feared organization and a few of its key players.
Experience the environment of the 20's and 30's when Black America was on a binge to undo its Blackness by concentrating on making itself as White as it could be.
On March 24th, 1931 the focus of the entire nation became fixed on nine young Black men from Chattanooga, Tenn. who were charged with raping two White women while riding a freight train.
www.afro.com /history/history.html   (412 words)

  
 The Universal Black Pages
Black American West Museum and Heritage Center (Denver, CO) One of the most comprehensive museums of historic materials about African Americans in the West.
Pathfinder Celebrates Black History Through the Ages Check out the Savoy poll for the most influential Black men and women of the 20th century, then link to Britannica Online to read their biographies.
Small Towns, Black Lives The images and text contained within this web site are the on-line component of an art-documentary project "Small Towns, Black Lives." The project is a personal record of my travels to historically African American communities in the southern counties of New Jersey.
www.ubp.com /History   (639 words)

  
 NARA - ALIC - Black History
At Howard University, the MSRC is recognized as one of the world's largest and most comprehensive repositories for the documentation of the history and culture of people of African descent in Africa, the Americas, and other parts of the world.
Funded by the Missouri State Library, it is the largest repository of African American history and artifacts in the Midwest, particularly in the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Oklahoma.
A history of fl participates in the Navy during the Civil War.
www.archives.gov /research/alic/reference/black-history.html   (2273 words)

  
 ECB Surf Report: Black History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
Black Resistance: Slavery in the U.S., from AFRO-Americ@’s Black History Museum, tells the stories of slaves who resisted slavery and fought for freedom.
The African Presence in the Americas, from the Schomburg Center for Research on Black Culture, is an online exhibit designed to present anaccurate and comprehensive history of the place and role of African peoples in the development of the Americas and the Caribbean.
Black Facts Online enables students to search a database by date, subject, or key word to learn about African-American history.
www.ecb.org /surf/blackhis.htm   (1383 words)

  
 Education World ® Curriculum: Black History on the Internet
Take a look at an alphabetic listing of stamps commemorating fl American heroes so students can begin to get an inkling of the contributions of fl Americans in fields such as civil rights, science, sports, literature, and music.
If it's fl history you're looking for, be sure to see the Black History Tour that is part of that site.
Following are the answers for Education World's four Black History Month Treasure Hunts, a different hunt for different grade levels.
www.education-world.com /a_curr/curr056.shtml   (1544 words)

  
 AT&T Knowledge Network Explorer: Black History Homepage
African-American History was chosen as a topic because of its importance, popularity and the wealth of Internet resources available on the topic.
Black History Hotlist is a starting point for anyone studying African-American events and issues.
If you want to test your knowledge of African-American history (and even develop an essay on the topic), try the Interactive Treasure Hunt & Quiz.
www.kn.pacbell.com /wired/BHM/index.html   (321 words)

  
 SeacoastNH.com - Black History of the Seacoast
African American history in New Hampshire begins as early as 1645.
Hundreds of fls, enslaved and free, lived in the seacoast in the 1700s.
Black men fought in the Revolution and the Civil War.
seacoastnh.com /Black_History/Black_History_of_the_Seacoast/Black_History_of_the_Seacoast   (875 words)

  
 Black History Month
Ontario Black history of the Blacks who settled in here at the terminus of the Underground Railroad.
U.S. and Canadian test of your knowledge of Black history.
History of the Black Settlement in Nova Scotia.
www.edselect.com /black_history_month.htm   (397 words)

  
 Black History Pages
In 1831, Nat Turner led the bloodiest slave revolt in U.S. history in Southampton County, Virginia.
In 1971, Black Panther George Jackson was shot and killed in the yard at California's San Quentin prison.
Born in 1844, Menelik II was one of the most celebrated of Ethiopia's rulers, and led the most successful campaign of African resistance to repel the onslaught of European colonialism.
www.blackhistorypages.net   (344 words)

  
 Return To Glory --
While the new DVD presentation, "A White Man's Journey Into Black History" is for everyone, this RTG resource is especially designed to encourage the non-fl community to open their hearts and minds to receive the truth about the glorious history of people of African descent.
A combined strategic focus on this step, will allow RTG to be even more deliberate in achieving its goal of changing the distorted image of Black people by starting from their ancient beginnings instead of the traditional starting points of slavery, colonization or apartheid.
Verification of the history will be established through collections and exhibitions of genuine historical documents and artifacts from the respective nation in which RTG has a presence.
www.freemaninstitute.com /RTGseminar.htm   (2039 words)

  
 Black History People
Empower Encyclopedia conveniently gathers the stories of over 250 fl history people into an easy-to-use reference designed for users of all ages, adding audio and video to bring their stories to life.
Share the knowledge of fl history with everyone you knowÂ…loved ones, family, friends, teachers, and students of all ages by ordering right now.
If you want to join hands with an amazing family of brilliant fl history heavyweights, through the wonder of modern technology, click here now to claim your copy of Empower Encyclopedia.
www.blackhistorypeople.com   (1557 words)

  
 Black History Internet Links
Black History Hotlist-original documents, and links from all over the internet.
Black History Month Guide-from InfoPlease and Lycos this is a guide that can be used to teach or study Black History.
Encyclopedia Britannica Guide to Black History-This site is a guide to Black History; bibliographies, links, and a study guide are included.
www.tarleton.edu /~library/blackhistory_il.html   (360 words)

  
 Black History Resources - The Parker Family   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-30)
The US Postal Service commemorates Black history through stamps, and includes a Black history tour, a Black history quiz, and a games and activities zone.
History, geography, a contemporary journal retracing the route north, and excellent classroom resources.
History, personal narratives, the UG in literature and music, maps, bibliography, and discussion board.
home.att.net /~bandcparker/blackhistory.html   (583 words)

  
 The History Channel - Black History Month
February marks the beginning of Black History Month - an annual celebration that has existed since 1926.
Much of the credit can go to Harvard Scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who was determined to bring Black History into the mainstream public arena.
Over time, Negro History Week evolved into the Black History Month that we know today - a four-week-long celebration of African American History.
www.historychannel.com /exhibits/blackhist/proindex.html   (149 words)

  
 Black History
This site chronicles valuable Black History facts, a timeline and includes both current and historical biographical sketches of prominent African Americans.
History of the National Martin Luther King, Jr.
This searchable archive is a collection of photographs and full-text documents of Southern history, literature and culture from the colonial period through the first decades of the 20th century.
www.lansing.lib.il.us /Web/BlackHistry.htm   (1467 words)

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