In honor of Black History Month, students will be researching the lives of notable African Americans who have made a difference. Scientists, writers, athletes, politicians, and more will be represented.  We will explore resources in the library and on the Internet.  Below you will find links to some exceptional Internet sites.  Start your research and be amazed at what others have accomplished.

Library Resources:

• General Encyclopedias:  REF 031.02 

• Websters American Biographies:  REF 920.03 VAN

• Who's Who in American History:  REF 920.073 WHO

• The Biographical Dictionary:  REF 920 KRA

• Black Women in American:  REF 920.72 BLA

• Collective Biographies: 920

• Individual Biographies:  B

• Search the LVMS Library Catalog (in school only) to locate additional resources on the African American you've chosen.

        FACT MONSTER - The A to Z of Notable Black Americans

Internet Resources:

 Encyclopedia Britannica's Guide to Black History

African American World, by PBS

Celebrating Black History

African American Lives - PBS series

UGA African American Studies African Americans have played a vital role in the history and culture of their country since its founding. An important part of the curriculum at the Institute for African American Studies is devoted to creative research on the lives and work of prominent African Americans and to placing them within their cultural context. On this page you will find brief biographical sketches of several key figures in African American history.  Read these bios and then check other sources for additional  information.

History Channel:  African American Icons  Hank Aaron to Tiger Woods.

Biography.com  Have you ever watched A&E's Biography Channel?  Well here is the web version of the show.  Use the SEARCH option to search through the sites resources of over 25,000 of the greatest lives, past and present. If you know the name of the person you are researching, type in the last name and go!  If you want a list of African American's search that term instead.  

Gale - Black History Month - Biographies From Muhammad Ali to Oprah Winfrey ... there are over 60 biographies here to pick from.

Stamp on Black History - Throughout the years, the United States Postal Service has tried to preserve America's rich history and culture through its commemorative stamp program. The Postal Service has issued Black History-related stamps to commemorate black men and women who have contributed to America's history and who have made a difference. Select "An Alphabetical List of Stamps" to learn about more than 60 black heroes.

Timeline of Events in African American History:  Browse this timeline for the names of African Americans who have changed history.

Black Baseball.com - Biographies of the black baseball players who were denied the opportunity to play in the major leagues.

The Internet African American History Challenge

American Memories Presents Zora Neale Hurston

World Book Online - (http://www.worldbookonline.com/) Start your research here to get some basic information about your topic.  (Please ask your librarian for your Login ID and Password.) 

Facts on File - Ask the librarian for the passwords or use the handout you were given.  Go into the "American History Online" database and then click "Biographies"

Created by Barbara Swetits
Updated by Carol Samples 02/12/2008