Resources on the Brown versus Board of Education Commemoration
African American History Month Resources
National Heritage Resources about African Americans |
National Archives and Records
Administration (NARA)
Black History Resource Page
http://www.archives.gov/research_room/alic/reference_desk/black_history_links.html The Archives Library Information Center (ALIC), provides a great resource to consult when looking for government information on cultural history or geneaology. There are numerous online resources and articles focused on subjects like segregation and black migration and civil rights.
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Exhibitions: The African-American Mosaic
A Library of Congress Resource Guide for the Study of Black History & Culture http://lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/african/intro.html As part of the series of exhibitions on American Memory, the Library of Congress brought together a myriad of formats and information in an online resource guide, as well as a version in print at: The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library Main Stacks, Call Number: 016.9730496 L616A and Govt. Documents in Main Stacks, Call Number: DOC. LC1.6/4:AF8
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The National Park Service website Our Shared History, African American Heritage http://www.cr.nps.gov/aahistory/ There has been a profound growth in the study and interpretation of African American history and culture within the National Park Service over recent years. Check out Our Shared History to find all the exciting and innovative sites related to African American heritage available across the NPS web site, ParkNet. They vary widely from far-reaching travel guides to new information on the Underground Railroad to ways to find African American ancestors who fought in the Civil War. Brought to you by the Cultural Resources, Recreation, and Conservation Web team and ParkNet.
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Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute The Frederick D. Patterson Research Institute focuses on the educational status and attainment of African Americans of all ages from preschool through adulthood. It brings together a range of educational statistics from various sources about African Americans in its publications. http://www.patterson-uncf.org/home.htm
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Resources on the Brown versus Board of Education Commemoration |
The U.S. Census
Bureau's Resources:
http://www.census.gov/pubinfo/www/multimedia/AfricanAm.html U.S. Census Bureau Highlights the 50th Anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education: New analysis of data shows significant improvements for African-Americans in education and income since the landmark 1954 decision. |
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U.S. Census
Bureau's Facts for Features for African American History Month has current statistical
information collected into one easy to reference guide. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features/001667.html |
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Historical Census Browser at the University of Virginiahttp://fisher.lib.virginia.edu/collections/stats/histcensus/index.html U.S. Census Bureau Statistics from 1790 to 1960. Includes information on African American educational attainment during the 1950 census.
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Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site On October 26, 1992, Congress passed Public Law 102-525 establishing Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site to commemorate the landmark Supreme Court decision aimed at ending segregation in public schools. On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that separate educational facilities are inherently unequal" and, as such, violate the 14th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which guarantees all citizens "equal protection of the laws."The site consists of the Monroe Elementary School, one of the four segregated elementary schools for African American children in Topeka, and the adjacent grounds. Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site Grand Opening This year will mark the 50th Anniversary of Oliver L. Brown, et.al. v. the Board of Education of Topeka, et.al. The grand opening of Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site and the commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the decision will begin at 11 a.m. at the national historic site in Topeka, KS. The event is free to the public. The ceremony will take place on the grounds at the site.
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Brown vs. Board of Education Jubilee Commemoration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-ChampaignResources for commemoration events on campus, such as speakers and symposiums are available at
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The University of Michigan Library's Brown v. Board of Education Digital Archivehttp://www.lib.umich.edu/exhibits/brownarchive/index.html This archive contains documents and images which chronicle events surrounding this historically significant case up to the present. The archive is divided into four main areas of interest: Supreme Court cases; busing and school integration efforts in northern urban areas; school integration in the Ann Arbor Public School District; and recent resegregation trends in American schools
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The University of Michigan's Brown v. Board of Education Commemoration, 1954 - 2004http://www.umich.edu/~urel/brown50/ This website provides access to various primary sources pertaining to the Brown v Board of Education case. Contains links to legislation and court decisions, as well as links to the text of the US Constitution and the 14th amendment.
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African American History Month Resources |
US Department of the State Gateway to African American History African American History Month Information page provides a number of great links including non-governmental websites. http://usinfo.state.gov/usa/blackhis/history/homepage.htm
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Celebrate African American History Month with the National Register of Historic Places The National Register of Historic Places is pleased to promote awareness of and appreciation for the historical accomplishments of African Americans during African American History Month. As part of the celebration, this site showcases historic properties listed in the National Register, National Register publications, and National Park units commemorating the events and people, the designs and achievements that help illustrate African American contributions to American history. Join the National Register in paying powerful tribute to the spirit of African Americans http://www.cr.nps.gov/nr/feature/afam/index.htm
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