African American History
Africanaonline.com founded by Toonari Corp. is a black history resource for students and teachers as well as newspapers such as the New York Times, the Boston Herald and the Houston Chronicle.
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A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America
Beginning with the colonization of the "New World," this book recounts U.S. history in the voices of Native Americans, African Americans, Jews, Irish Americans, Asian Americans, and Latinos. The updated edition (2008) includes new pieces on: the role of Black soldiers in preserving the union; Chinese American history from 1900-1941; the issue of "illegal" immigrants from Mexico; and a look at the sudden visibility of Muslim refugees from Afghanistan.
I See Rhythm
This beautifully illustrated history of African American music takes a journey through time and history, beginning with the roots of music in Africa and continuing on to contemporary hip hop. The lyrical text, paired with vibrant, colorful illustrations, departs from the traditional format of children’s books in both form and content.
Now is Your Time!: The African American Struggle for Freedom
Starting with the arrival of the first African slave in colonial North America, this book gives a complete history of African-Americans through contemporary times. The book goes is divided into 23 chapters and includes an index.
