African-American Culture
Discover the literature, music, dance and art of African-American culture. Find topics such as the meaning of spirituals, the Harlem Renaissance, the rise of hip-hop and African-American film history in this section.
History of Martin Luther King Day
The history and origins of Martin Luther King Day, which began in January 1986.
Best African-American History Works
Have you read any good non-fiction works on African-American history lately? Tell us about it.See submissions
"Negro Spirituals" by Thomas Wentworth Higginson
Read the full-text of "Negro Spirituals" (1867) by Thomas Wentworth Higginson, including commentary, at the University of Virginia.
Early 20th-Century Jazz
Read about the development of jazz during the Jim Crow era at PBS.org.
The Harlem Renaissance
An online exhibition on the Harlem Renaissance from the Library of Congress.
African-American Dance
An essay on PBS.org explores the question, "What is black dance?"
All About Hip Hop
Explore hip hop at the University of Chicago's "University of Hip Hop."
What is Juneteenth?
Juneteenth is a holiday, begun in Texas, that celebrates the emancipation of American slaves.
Causes of the Great Migration: Searching for the Promised Land
The Great Migration was movement from rural southern areas to northern, Midwestern and western cities.