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This category offers biographical information about African-Americans for kids and teens.

  • Adams, Charles P. Sr.  - Describes education and accomplishments of education pioneer.
  • African American Artists  - Provides facts about selected known people in the realm of visual arts. Also presents pictures of their artworks.
  • African Americans in History  - Contains brief biographies of several figures in history, from the 1700s to present day.
  • Alexander Crummell  - Presents a biography of the African-American historical figure.
  • Black History  - Contains life stories of selected famous Afro-Americans famous for their contributions in fields like sports, science, and the arts.
  • Booker Taliafero Washington  - Article that details the life story of the lecturer, human rights activist, and poet.
  • Breaking Racial Barriers  - Features profiles and portraits of famous black Americans who were included in the Harmon Foundation Collection.
  • Charles A. Tindley  - Discusses the life story of the pastor and composer of many Christian hymns.
  • Colin L. Powell  - Account on the life history of the government official. Details both his personal and professional background.
  • Davis, Angela Yvonne  - Includes biography, works by and about her, and related links.
  • Famous African Americans  - Archive of profiles of famous Black Americans like George Washington Carver, Martin Luther King, and Harriet Tubman.
  • Free To Dance: Debbie Allen  - Biography of the Afro-American who became famous as a writer, dancer, and actress.
  • Henry Louis Gates  - Resource for profile and information on the literary works of the scholar, educator, and writer.
  • Legacy of Black Talent  - Profiles of Afro-American men and women who have made contributions in literature, music, arts, science, and technology.
  • Madame C.J. Walker  - Presents pictures and general information on the famous philanthropist and tycoon famous for her line of beauty products for black women.
  • Marian Anderson  - Article on the life story of the opera singer. Also provides pictures and references.
  • Mary McLeod Bethune  - Educator and advocate of freedom from discrimination for Black Americans. Contains information on her personal and professional background.
  • MSN Encarta: African American Inventors  - Enumerates selected individuals who have become known in the areas of science and technology.
  • MSN Encarta: Black Military Heroes  - Collection of facts on Afro-Americans who were famous for their service in the US armed forces.
  • Muhammad Ali  - Highlights on the personal and professional life of the boxer. Includes details on his awards and writings.
  • Nat King Cole  - Discusses the early and career life of the singer. Includes links to related pages.
  • Nat Love  - Biography of the Black American whose story serves as a historical record on the life of African-American cowboys.
  • Oprah Winfrey  - Biographical essay of the television talkshow host. Contains details on both her personal and career life.
  • Serena Williams  - Provides biographical information on the tennis player and Olympic athlete. With links to related pages.
  • Spike Lee  - Highlights on the film director, screenwriter, and actor’s life history. Includes related links.
  • Wilma Rudolph  - Details on the personal and professional life of the track and field athlete.
 
 
 
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