The Black Past
This site is dedicated to providing reference materials to the general public on six centuries of African
American history. It includes an online encyclopedia of hundreds of famous
and lesser known figures in African America, full text primary documents and
major speeches of black activists and leaders from the 18th Century to the
present. There are also links to hundreds of websites that address the
history of African Americans including major black museums and archival
research centers in the United States and Canada. Other features are
listed. Click African American History or African American History in the
West to explore our comprehensive resources and knowledge base.
