February is
Black History Month. But you don't have to wait until February to
learn about the history and contributions of African Americans. The Internet
provides a wealth of
information about African American history all year round.
To start, you may want to
give yourself a test. The Atlanta
Tribune provides a new set of questions each month to test your
knowledge of African American history.
How did you do on
the quiz? You may find the answers at Africana.com,
a comprehensive web site founded by Prof. Henry Louis Gates of Harvard University.
Africana.com
focuses on the history and culture of
Africa and her diaspora. It
is updated frequently and it offers news, articles
and background information on many well-known African Americans.
About.com
is another great resource. The African American 
section
provides updated articles and resources on black history. The
American
History section integrates African
American history with other U.S. historical events. The Race
Relations section offers insights
into complex issues related to race and racism.
The Internet is also a wonderful
resource for lesson plans on African American history. Whether you are
studying at home or teaching in a classroom, you will find many Web
sites that offer ready-to-use educational materials . Here are some of
our favorites:
For those who have high-speed access, you
will enjoy this presentation on African American history. Britannica
combines video, audio, pictures and text in their comprehensive guide
to African American history. Teaching activities and a study guide are
also provided.
