The Black Past

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This site is dedicated to providing reference materials to the general public on six centuries of African
American history.

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TheBlackPast.org
http://www.blackpast.org/
African American History
http://www.blackpast.org/?q=aah/african-american-history
African American History in the American West
http://www.blackpast.org/?q=aaw/african-american-history-american-west
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.
The website is directed toward multiple audiences ranging from scholars and
researchers to the general public. All of the information provided by this
site is free and accessible to the public. We hope you will use the
information and share it and the website with all of those who are
interested in knowing more about the historical experiences of African
Americans.
If you have questions, comments or concerns about this website please
contact the webmaster, Jamila Taylor.
Quintard Taylor Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History
The University of Washington, Seattle

Link:
www.blackpast.org