African Americans in History
Learn about influential African Americans, who helped with the political, social and technology development in the United States. Page include portrait photos and dates.
Booker T. Washington
Born into slavery, Washington dedicated himself to education, became a teacher, then founded Tuskegee Normal and Industrial Institute in 1881.
CNN - Black History Month
CNN profiles men and women who have made lasting contributions, ranging from literature, music, and the arts to science and technology.
Colin L. Powell
Distinguished Desert Storm hero and first African-American chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
Free To Dance: Debbie Allen
Features the multifaceted performer who is known as an actress, dancer, singer, choreographer, director, and producer. From PBS.
Henry Louis Gates Jr.
Scholar and education who heads Harvard's Afro-American Studies program.
Madame C, J. Walker
Chronological history includes the Harlem renaissance and her contribution to the cause of African American equality.
Marian Anderson
Potrays the life of the singer who, at the peak of her career, was regarded as the world's greatest contralto.
Muhammad Ali
Three-time world heavyweight boxing champion who tossed an Olympic gold medal into a river because he was disgusted by racism in America.
Oprah Winfrey
Award-winning daytime television host who overcame numerous obstacles to achieve her current fame.
Serena Williams
Photo and short biography of one of the top-ranked female tennis professionals in the world.
The Museum of Black Innovations and Inventions
A multimedia presentation that appears at educational conferences, schools, churches, colleges, and community organizations.
Tindley, Charles
Brief biography on the composer of the song "We Shall Overcome" and generally considered the Father of American Gospel Music.
Voices from the Gaps: Angela Yvonne Davis
Tells about UCLA teacher and Black Panther Party sympathizer who ended up on the FBI's most wanted list after guns registered to her were used in a courtroom shooting.
Wilma Rudolph
The only American woman runner ever to win three gold medals in the Olympic games.