African American History Month
The African-American Experience: A Suggestion of Primary and Secondary SourcesTo recall and celebrate the positive contributions to our nation made by people of African descent, American historian Carter G. Woodson established Black History Week. The first celebration occurred on Feb. 12, 1926. For many years, the second week of February was set aside for this celebration to coincide with the birthdays of Black abolitionist/editor Frederick Douglass and Abraham Lincoln. In 1976, as part of the nation’s bicentennial, the week was expanded into Black History Month. |
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Click on the links below to locate information about African American History. We have compiled an annotated list of resources and categorized them by Database, Video, Media, and Internet Resources. If you would like to suggest a page or web site, please contact Melanie Johnson.