Lafayette Public Library

African American History
Biograpies, Civil Rights Movement, Reference Resources, Special Exhibits
Biographies
AFRICAN AMERICAN ALMANAC A limited, but nice, list of important African Americans. The entries are divided into Men, Women, and Groups (i.e. Buffalo Soldiers). Some lesser known figures are included.	BLACK HISTORY MONTH BIOGRAPHIES Includes fantastic, detailed information about important figures from America's early history to the present day.
BLACK PIONEERS AND SETTLERS OF THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST Learn about some of the heroes who braved the unknown to settle the Northwest.	THE FACES OF SCIENCE: AFRICAN AMERICANS IN SCIENCE A large listing of African American scientists. The entries are divided up by the field of science to which they contributed.
FACTMONSTER: NOTABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS A comprehensive listing of important people that gives short biographies. Entries are categorized by occupation.	INFOPLEASE: NOTABLE AFRICAN AMERICANS Large list which contains short biographies for each person. Biographies are listed alphabetically.
TOP TEN AFRICAN AMERICAN INVENTORS Site states that it is for grades 3-4. The ten inventors are given a short biography, then the site directs users to sites which give much more information. Most include pictures.	UGA AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES Presents 24 key figures. Entries are listed from the earliest to most recent.
VOICES: WOMEN WRITERS OF COLOR Dedicated to presenting the "lives and works of women writers of color in North America." Authors can be found by Name,Racial/Ethnic Identity, Birthplace or Residence, and Significant Dates. Most of the authors are given full biographies with plenty of information.
Civil Rights Movement (Top)
BIRTHPLACE OF A LEADER: MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. A nicely presented virtual tour of historic sites around Atlanta. Provides photographs and text. Also provides information about other sites important to Dr. King's life that are outside of Atlanta.	BROWN VS. BOARD OF EDUCATION Great site that does a fine job of presenting the background, key players, and effects of this landmark case. Each section includes audio clips of interesting material.
NATIONAL CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM VIRTUAL TOUR Information about important events in the Civil Rights Movement. Entries are short.
Reference Resources for African American History (Top)
AFRO-AMERICAN HISTORY Web links, countless biographies, discussions, and much more. Covers current issues also.	PATCHWORK OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LIFE
Special Exhibits (Top)
AFRICAN AMERICAN MOSAIC A guide from the Library of Congress to materials in their collection related to Black history and culture.	AFRICAN AMERICAN ODYSSEY The Library of Congress highlights some of its special collections. Some examples are the Frederick Douglass papers and slave narratives.
HARLEM: 1900-1940 This beautiful exhibit explains how important Harlem was to the African American community. Includes biographies of many important figures.	NEGRO HOLOCAUST: LYNCHINGS & RACE RIOTS IN THE UNITED STATES Describes this shameful period of American history.
NYPL SCHOMBURG CENTER FOR RESEARCH IN BLACK CULTURE Wonderful site contains many online exhibits.	UNDERGROUND RAILROAD An interactive exhibit from National Geographic.