African American Biography LinksListed below are some sites to help you begin your research. After selecting a person to research, you may want to do a further search on the specific person you have chosen. |
| Biographies - Black History - from the Gale Group |
| Bios of the Harlem Renaissance - from 4 2 Explore - "This select list includes writers, poets, artists, photographers, actors, singers, musicians, composers, and activists." |
| African American History Challenge - Short bios of several African Americans from history. This site is in frames, so you will have to scroll down to read the entire biography |
| Biographical Sketches of Black Pioneers and Settlers of the Pacific Northwest - From End of the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center |
| The History Makers - bios of many African Americans from recent history. Includes a timeline from 1800 |
| Jazz Musicians - from 4 2 explore - links to many bios of jazz musicians |
| Biographies from AFRO-American Almanac |
| African Americans in History - short biographical sketches from the 1700s to the present |
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