Includes biographical information on as well as the writings of a host of African-American writers, ranging over time from Jupiter Hammon in the 1700s to contemporary writers. A digital collection of some 52 published works by 19th-century black women writers. A part of the Digital Schomburg, this collection provides access to the thought, perspectives and creative abilities of black women as captured in books and pamphlets published prior to 1920. A Research and Reference Guide , an ongoing online project of Paul P. Reuben. Users can query a database of the featured artists which may include video clips, images of the artists and their work, and links to sources of additional information.
All entries indicate in which segment the artist appears in the television special.
A Life in Song Explores the artistry and personality of one of America's most famous vocalists, a woman known for both her contralto and the grace with which she stood as a pioneer among African-American voices in opera. The site is part of an exhibition from the Department of Special Collections at the University of Pennsylvania Library. It offers photos and video and audio excerpts of Ms. Anderson's performances and interviews. The Poetry and Prose of the Harlem Renaissance Provides biographical information on many talented African-American writers of the 1920s, along with numerous examples of their work. The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration's Online Exhibit Hall is currently featuring John H. White's photographs of Chicago's African American community.