African American Studies: Web Resources

America's journey through slavery is presented in four parts. For each era, you'll find a historical Narrative, a Resource Bank of images, documents, stories, biographies, and commentaries, and a Teacher's Guide.

American Memory provides free access to written and spoken words, sound recordings, still and moving images, prints, maps, and sheet music that document the American experience.

Visit places where African Americans made a difference.

A major collection of materials related to Africa and African-Americans, including art collections, prints and photographs, film and recordings, as well as books and manuscripts.

The oldest research center for the study of African Americans in the United States, located at Harvard University. Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. is the director.

Database of 35,000 slaving voyages. Info for each voyage includes names of ships, captains, origin, and destination. Information on known Africans included age, height, and gender cross-referenced with the ship. Includes images, slave portraits, maps...