General Interest Megasites – African American

African American History Month

http://www.africanamericanhistorymonth.gov

"This annual celebration is one of the ways in which the Library [of Congress] heightens awareness and recognizes the contributions of African Americans to our nation."

African American Web Connection

http://www.aawc.com/aawc.html

"An African American Gateway for the Entire Family," with material about the arts, history, prominent people, publications, and issues.

African American World

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld

History, arts and culture, race and society, biographical profiles, and more. Features include a timeline of African American history from the 1400s on, links to public television readings and programs, a page for children, African American history teaching modules, and pro and con opinions on social issues.

BET.com

http://www.bet.com

Continuously updated news and entertainment, with channels for careers, health, home, lifestyles, money, and technology.

Black History Hotlist 

http://www.kn.pacbell.com/wired/BHM/bh_hotlist.html

Resources for thinking about slavery, African American soldiers, leaders, civil rights, the Million Man March, current events, etc.

Black Studies 

http://resources.ccny.cuny.edu/resources/subject.jsp?sub_id=60

From City College of New York, here is a cornucopia of generally scholarly websites about affirmative action, Black power, civil rights, the Harlem Renaissance, literature, media, sports, women, and many more topics.

Black Voices

http://www.blackvoices.com

This site focuses on African American culture and community, offering articles on African American sports, news, entertainment, style and beauty, relationship advice and more.

Information Please Celebrates Black History Month

http://www.infoplease.com/spot/bhm1.html

A rich assortment of insights, including affirmative action, arts and entertainment, civil rights, science, sports, and controversies, such as the question of America's financial debt to African Americans.

Kids Domain Black History Links  

http://tinyurl.com/2p599h

History, crafts, games, and e-cards will educate and entertain children of all ages.

Time.com: Black History

http://www.time.com/time/reports/blackhistory

Time.com celebrates Black History Month with this notable Web page that takes viewers on a journey into the lives of noteworthy African American news makers of the mid to late twentieth century.

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