|| African American Voices ||
|| Carter G. Woodson ||
This son of former slaves and Harvard-trained historian is known as the "father" of African American History Month.
|| Congressman Major Owens ||
This former congressman is the only professional librarian to be elected to Congress.
|| Did You Know? ||
Did you know that Althea Gibson was the first African-American to win the All-England Tennis Championships at Wimbledon in 1957?
|| Veterans History Project ||
The history of African Americans in the military is one of struggle, to shape the armed forces into an institution whose democratic practices match the ideals of our country.
|| Harlem Renaissance ||
In the early 1900s, African-American literature, art, music, dance and social commentary began to flourish in New York City's Harlem neighborhood. This guide presents the Library's resources, as well as links to external Web sites on the Harlem Renaissance and a bibliography.
|| Fort Valley State College Folk Festival ||
This collection from the American Folklife Center features sound recordings of instrumental and choral arrangements documented between 1941 and 1943 at the folk festival held at Fort Valley State College (now Fort Valley State University) in Georgia.
|| For Teachers ||
Put the power of primary sources to work in the classroom. Browse ready-to-use lesson plans, student activities, collection guides and research aids.
|| 2008 Theme ||
Carter G. Woodson and the Origins of Multiculturalism
|| News and Events ||
Display at the Library of Congress
February 1-29, 2008
A special display of items from the collections of the Library of Congress focusing on outstanding African Americans who, through their personal contributions and sacrifices, have helped enhance the origins of multiculturalism.
Main Lobby, Madison Building
Lecture
February 4, 2008
Ellen R. Tise, president-elect (2007-2009) of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions presents "Reflections from South Africa: Libraries and Societal Change."
Noon, West Dining Room, LM 621, Madison Building
|| Historic Event ||
Marian Anderson on the Steps of the Lincoln Memorial
After being banned from performing at DAR’s Constitution Hall in 1939, famed contralto Marian Anderson gave a concert, at the invitation of the federal government, to an audience of some 75,000 at the Lincoln Memorial.