Essentials

Biographies A-Z
Looking for a biography? Check out this page. Read about some of the important African American figures in history.

Photos of the March on Washington
A collection of photos of the March on Washington.

Quotes A-Z
Looking for quotes? Check out this collection of quotes from notable African Americans.

Overview of Jim Crow Laws
This summary briefly traces the history of the rise and fall of Jim Crow laws.

This Day in African American History
Highlights of important events in African American history.

Timelines
This collection of timelines provides a look at the important milestones in African American history and in the lives of notable figures.

Site Directory
Looking for something specific? Check here in the site directory for African American History.

Primary Documents
This collection of primary sources has slave narratives, Supreme Court cases, text of speeches, and documents written by notable African Americans.

Photos of Baseball Players
This compilation of photos documents the history of blacks in baseball.