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This collection recognizes Black History Month, February 2007. Two excellent resources for public domain African American writing are African American Writers (Bookshelf) and The Book of American Negro Poetry, edited by James Weldon Johnson. Johnson's collection inspired the Harlem Renaissance generation to establish a firm African-American literary tradition in the United States. (Summary by Alan)

Brought to you by Penguin. Everyone is originally from Africa, and this book is therefore for everyone. For too long, Africa's history has been neglected. Dominated by western narratives of slavery and colonialism, its past has been fragmented, overlooked and denied its rightful place in our...

Ingenious Pioneers innovators is Podcast that highlights The inventiveness creativity and amazing resilience of African Americans throughout the history Of the United States

Fr. Royal Lee, a Roman Catholic Priest, seeks to answer the question "Where do we go from here as African American Catholics in the 21st century." Join Fr. Lee as he seeks out these answers while sharing his life experiences and the experiences of his guests on the African American Catholic Podcast. For more check out FrRoyLee.com.

100 Most Historic African Americans

Pioneers of Resistance: Gabriel Prosser, Denmark Vesey, and Nat Turner in the Fight Against SlaveryThe 19th century was a pivotal era in the fight against slavery in the United States, marked by the courageous efforts of many individuals who rose against the inhumane institution. Among these, Gabriel Prosser, Denmark Vesey, and Nat Turner stand out as key figures whose actions and legacies significantly shaped the resistance against slavery and propelled the abolitionist movement forward.Gabriel Prosser: The Architect of RebellionGabriel Prosser, an enslaved blacksmith from Virginia, ...

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History Matters, a podcast of The African American Cultural Arts and History Center in Burlington, North Carolina is dedicated to preserving, showcasing, and celebrating the rich cultural heritage and contributions of African Americans in Alamance County and beyond. We will focus on current events and news with interviews from special guests.

In this podcast, we delve into the rich tapestry of African American history, exploring pivotal events and influential figures. From the harrowing transatlantic slave trade to the resilience of the Harlem Renaissance, and from the Civil Rights Movement to contemporary Black Lives Matter activism, we uncover stories of struggle, triumph, and cultural evolution. Each episode brings you closer to understanding the profound impact African Americans have had on the nation's history and culture. Tune in for engaging narratives, expert insights, and inspiring tales of courage and perseverance.

Tune in to our podcast, where African-American women firefighters/paramedics share their own words, recounting their awe-inspiring journey, challenges, and impact on the fire service. Through their firsthand accounts, you'll gain a deeper appreciation for their resilience, uncover the layers of history they've shaped, and recognize their transformative role in this vital profession."

Produced by African American Heritage & Culture Center of New Bern NC. Driven by its mission, the AAHC Oral History Series will educate and expand the audience learning about Eastern North Carolina’s African American heritage and culture. Ease of remote access to the ORAL HISTORY LIBRARY is key to this program. The ORAL HISTORY LIBRARY interviews will be ongoing; the ORAL HISTORY LIBRARY will grow over time.

An important book of epic scope on America’s first racially integrated, religiously inspired movement for change The civil war brought to a climax the country’s bitter division. But the beginnings of slavery’s denouement can be traced to a courageous band of ordinary Americans, black and...

A fascinating new history of America, told through the stories of a diverse cast of ten extraordinary—and often overlooked—adventurers, from Sacagawea to Matthew Henson to Sally Ride, who pushed the boundaries of discovery and determined our national destiny. "Brilliantly imaginative...

Born into “the blessings of liberty in a free State,” Solomon Northup was kidnapped and sold into slavery in the Bayou Boeuf region of Louisiana’s Red River Valley. Twelve Years a Slave is the chronicle of his captivity at the mercy of sadistic plantation owner Edwin Epps, who tested Northup’s tenacity and self-control under the most brutal conditions. Until fate brought a Canadian abolitionist to Epps’s farm, Northup thought he would never draw another free breath.

Virtually anyone, anywhere knows that six million Jewish human beings were killed in the Jewish Holocaust. But how many African human beings were killed in the Black Holocaust - from the start of the European slave trade (c. 1500) to the Civil War (1865)? And how many were enslaved? The Black Holocaust, a travesty that killed millions of African human beings, is the most underreported major event in world history. 

First published in 1934 and revised in 1962, this book gathers journalist and historian Joel Augustus Rogers' columns from the syndicated newspaper feature titled Your History. Patterned after the look of Ripley's popular Believe It or Not the multiple vignettes in each episode recount short items from Rogers's research. The feature began in the Pittsburgh Courier in November 1934 and ran through the 1960s.

On this podcast the history of Juneteenth is explained by historians, published authors, genealogist, tour guides and other professionals. All interviews are hosted by Cornelia Harris Banks, the first African American female city council member and a native of Galveston Island.