The Afro-American Almanac offers brief biographies on a variety of notable African Americans, from Frederick Douglass to Clara Brown. In addition to biographies, the site offers information on historical documents and events. The New York Public Library brings notable figures to life in its Images of African-Americans from the 19th Century collection. The images are part of a digital collection from the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture. Once you've had a chance to explore these sites, test your knowledge at the Internet African American History Challenge .
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