Student Resources on Black History

The following links are geared towards student interest.


1. Black Media Foundation History

This web-page contains profiles of historical figures and a history quiz.


2. Internet African American History Challenge

This site will allow you to quiz yourself to see how much you know, or, do not know, about important events and figures in African American history.


3. Black Archives of Mid America

Looking for images of Black history? With currently more than 600 photographs, letters, documents and more, this project will eventually digitize the largest depository of artifacts documenting the African American experience in the four-state area of Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Oklahoma.


4. Harriet Tubman

A site by kids, for kids about Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad! It has a time line, character sketches, quiz and a crossword puzzle.


5. Trivia Quiz

Do you know how many African countries there are? (Answer: 54) Can you name 5 of them? In this site students will learn more about the countries and geography of Africa.


6. Classical Music in Black and White

African Americans were instrumental in forming every aspect of American music, not just jazz, blues, rock and gospel.This is a great site for exploring those contributions, with sound files, resources, interviews and more


7. African-American Culture

Salon Magazine and Black Voices present a collection of stories on African-American themes.


8. African American Odyssey:

A Quest for Full Citizenship -- "Showcases the incomparable African American

collections of the Library of Congress. Displaying more than 240 items, including books, government documents, manuscripts, maps, musical scores, plays, films, and recordings..."


 

9. Black History Activities

This site will allow us to learn some basic facts about African American History, try out the interactive treasure hunt and quiz at this site. Or explore the Black History Hotlist, a comprehensive guide to African American cultural issues and events.