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February is Black History Month. There are many online resources available to help you research and explore this important aspect of American history.
Helpful Websites
Black History at History.com
Explore history through videos, timelines, interactive maps and more.
Black History at Biography.com
Read biographies, watch videos and view photo galleries featuring prominent Black Americans.
Black History Month Links from Infoplease
Read encyclopedia articles about Black History topics and biographies of important individuals. Look here for information on notable African-American scientists, inventors, educators, civil rights leaders, athletes, entertainers and more.
Black Inventor Online Museum
Read biographies of prominent African-American inventors.
Surfing the Net with Kids
Find Black History links chosen especially for kids.
Resources in the Library
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Use electronic resources available to Grande Prairie patrons
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Oxford African American Studies Center - Comprehensive collection of reference works focused on the lives and events which have shaped African American and African history and culture.
- America's Newspapers - Read the special report on Black History Month which includes newspaper articles relevant to the topic.
