Communities
Find out more about the creation of African American communities.
The Great Mississippi Flood
In 1927, the Great Mississippi Flood occurred after several levees collapsed. Among the affected areas was the community of Greenville, Mississippi, which tackled the issue of whether to evacuate its black residents. Ultimately, the deceit and greed of the planters would determine the fate of the black populace.
In 1927, the Great Mississippi Flood occurred after several levees collapsed. Among the affected areas was the community of Greenville, Mississippi, which tackled the issue of whether to evacuate its black residents. Ultimately, the deceit and greed of the planters would determine the fate of the black populace.
Anderson Photo Service: Greenville, Mississippi
This site provides a photographic documentation of African American life in the community of Greenville, Mississippi in 1947-1967. Additional information includes facts about the photographer, H.C. Anderson, the Civil Rights Movement, and the community of Greenville.
This site provides a photographic documentation of African American life in the community of Greenville, Mississippi in 1947-1967. Additional information includes facts about the photographer, H.C. Anderson, the Civil Rights Movement, and the community of Greenville.
Chronicling Black Lives in Colonial New England
Explore the history of enslaved and free African Americans in New England.
Explore the history of enslaved and free African Americans in New England.
Race and Place
This site has information about African Americans in Charlottesville, Virginia. It includes an article about black disfranchisement, census records, a business directory, individual listings, and a copy of the only black newspaper.
This site has information about African Americans in Charlottesville, Virginia. It includes an article about black disfranchisement, census records, a business directory, individual listings, and a copy of the only black newspaper.
The African American Experience in Monmouth County, NJ
Find all about the African American experience in Monmouth County from 1700-1865.
Find all about the African American experience in Monmouth County from 1700-1865.
The African American Experience in Ohio
This site has a digital collection of historical documents, which includes manuscripts, newspapers, pamphlets, photos, and more.
This site has a digital collection of historical documents, which includes manuscripts, newspapers, pamphlets, photos, and more.
Black Baltimore, 1870-1920
This is a good resource to learn about the leaders in Baltimore. There are several biographies of politicians, civil rights leaders, doctors, educators, religious leaders, business leaders, and pictures of historic sites.
This is a good resource to learn about the leaders in Baltimore. There are several biographies of politicians, civil rights leaders, doctors, educators, religious leaders, business leaders, and pictures of historic sites.
Utah's African American Voices
Explore the lives of African Americans in Utah. PBS provides transcripts of interviews, several articles, a bibliography, and lots of photos.
Explore the lives of African Americans in Utah. PBS provides transcripts of interviews, several articles, a bibliography, and lots of photos.
Early African Presence in Ft. Smith
Read about the African American experience in Ft. Smith Arkansas.
Read about the African American experience in Ft. Smith Arkansas.
African-American History in Mount Clemens
A short article about the African American community in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
A short article about the African American community in Mount Clemens, Michigan.
A Postcard from the Past
Explore the history of Florida at this Web site. It has many articles about the African American presence in Florida.
Explore the history of Florida at this Web site. It has many articles about the African American presence in Florida.
American Communities: An Oral History Approach
This site was created by Duke University students who interviewed the community members of Durham, North Carolina. It has both oral and written histories of the interviewee’s experiences during the Civil Rights Movement, segregation, and much more.
This site was created by Duke University students who interviewed the community members of Durham, North Carolina. It has both oral and written histories of the interviewee’s experiences during the Civil Rights Movement, segregation, and much more.
Africans in America: Philadelphia
Find out about the presence of African Americans in Philadelphia in the 18th century.
Find out about the presence of African Americans in Philadelphia in the 18th century.
Irish Immigrants and Freed African Slaves
Take a look at a comparison of 19th century Irish immigrants and newly freed slaves. Written by Pat Friend at AllAboutIrish.
Take a look at a comparison of 19th century Irish immigrants and newly freed slaves. Written by Pat Friend at AllAboutIrish.