Learn more about Black History - What exactly is it?
In this technological age, it is easy to find out.
Here are some pointers and great resources to get you started:
Read: Dr. King's Letter from Birmingham Jail & "Why We Can't Wait."
1. Learn about The Harlem Renaissance - and the great African-American artists
2. Learn about the Amistad revolt of 1839, and the incredible period from 1825 to 1965
in America
3. Discover some of the African-American giants of Art, Literature, Music, Dance, Theatre
the Resistance Movement, the Underground Railroad, the White People of Conscience and
Courage who stood up for the freedom of Black People, and the incomparable achievement
of many black people in the face of unbelieveable odds: www.chs.org/exhib/amistad.htm
- Learn about the Real Black History of these United States of America: www.amistadamerica.org. Rediscover, or discover for the first time some truly incredible African American geniuses:
- Go to: www.journalofantiques.com Meet Countee Cullen 1903 - 1946; Florence Mills 1895- 1927, Dr. Rudolph Fisher 1897 - 1934, Alain Locke, Lorraine Hansberry, Claude MacKay and others.
- Join a Book or a Discussion Club, or start one in your neighborhood; it is a great way to learn.
- Discover some of the GIANTS among us today: Dr. Ben Carson, Dr. Maya Angelou, Florida 3rd Dist.
Congresswoman, Corrine Brown, NH local (leather) artist - Winfred Rembert, Marian Anderson
- For perspectives and information on more contemporary issues for AA/ Afro-Latins, visit:
7. Visit some of the many pages on this web site. Read about some of the issues facing the community!