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African American women African American Women's History 
 A directory of sites about "the history of black women in America, from slavery through Reconstruction, Harlem Renaissance and civil rights." It includes biographies of notable and little-known African American women, organization and club memberships, participation in events and movements, educational and political activities, and more. Includes a list of "white women who worked for racial justice and the rights of African Americans." An About.com site. http://womenshistory.about.com/od/africanamerican/African_American_Womens_History.htm Topics: Black Resources, History, Labor, Literary Movements and Periods, Notable People: Women, Women Last updated Jul 10, 2008 Barbara Jordan
A chronology of the life of this Texas politician, quotes from Jordan's speeches and other material, and memorial tributes to her, with links to articles published in the Houston Chronicle. http://www.rice.edu/armadillo/Texas/jordan.html Topics: Black Resources, Federal (U.S.) Government, Government, Notable People, Notable People: Government, Notable People: Women Last updated Feb 12, 2006 Black American Feminism: A Multidisciplinary Bibliography
"An extensive bibliography of Black American Feminist thought from across the disciplines." Arranged by discipline (arts and humanities; social sciences; education; health, medicine, and science) and format (autobiographies, biographies, memoirs, personal narratives; interviews; speeches; anthologies; periodicals; Web sites). Contains mainly references to print resources, with some Web links. Updated quarterly. Compiled by Sherri Barnes, Associate Librarian, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara. http://www.library.ucsb.edu/subjects/blackfeminism/ Topics: Black Resources, Nonfiction by Genre, Women Last updated May 10, 2004 Civil Rights Icon Rosa Parks Dies
Radio program about Rosa Parks (1913-2005), known as the "'mother of the civil rights movement' ... [for turning] the course of American history by refusing in 1955 to give up her seat on a bus for a white man." Includes audio of past interviews with Parks, images, and links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4973548 Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Notable People: Women Last updated Oct 25, 2005 Coretta Scott King
Biographical information about Coretta Scott King, founding president of the Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change in Atlanta. Includes details about her involvement in the causes of her husband, Martin Luther King Jr. and her activities after his assassination in 1968. Also find essays on Martin Luther King Jr., nonviolence, and related topics. From the Martin Luther King Papers Project, Stanford University. http://mlk-kpp01.stanford.edu/index.php/encyclopedia/encyclopedia/enc_king_coretta_scott_1927_2006/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Notable People, Notable People: Women, Social Issues Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Mary Ellen Pleasant
"This site is dedicated to accurate presentation of the life of Mary Ellen Pleasant, called the 'Mother of Civil Rights in California.' ... We also support the work of scholar/performer Susheel Bibbs, who ... has re-researched Pleasant's life and is presenting it accurately for the first time." The site features an illustrated biography of Pleasant, including information about her study with Voodoo Queen Marie LaVeaux. Also includes information about Bibb's chautauqua performances and related activities. http://www.mepleasant.com Topics: Black Resources, Business, Notable People, Notable People: Women, United States History Last updated Sep 21, 2006 Rice to Strengthen Partner Ties
January 2005 article about Senate confirmation hearings for U.S. National Security Advisor Condoleezza Rice, President Bush's nominee for secretary of state. Includes excerpts from Rice's answers to policy questions, a profile of Rice, a video clip, and related articles. From the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4185269.stm Topics: Black Resources, Notable People, Notable People: Women Last updated Jan 19, 2005 Rosa Parks Library and Museum
The website for this library and museum contains information about Rosa Parks (1913-2005), the black woman whose refusal to give her seat on a public bus to a white man inspired the 1955 civil rights movement event known as the Montgomery Bus Boycott. Includes biographical information, photos, and links to more information about Parks and Montgomery, Alabama, history. From Troy University, Montgomery, Alabama. http://montgomery.troy.edu/museum/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Notable People: Women Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Rosa Parks: How I Fought for Civil Rights
In this lesson designed for grades seven and eight, "Rosa Parks, 'The Mother of the Modern-day Civil Rights Movement,' describes her pivotal role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott [of 1955-56] and helps students understand the importance of every individual citizen in a democracy." Includes the transcript of an interview with Parks, a brief biography of Parks, and an essay about being arrested, the boycott, and the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr. From Scholastic Inc. http://teacher.scholastic.com/rosa/ Topics: Black Resources, Constitutional Law & Civil Liberties, Notable People: Women Last updated Oct 26, 2005 |
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