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African American History & Literature

Black Freedom Website from ProQuest

Black Freedom Struggle in the United States

A selection of free primary source documents ranging from the 1790s to the 2000s. Includes Teaching Resources.

Topics:
Slavery and Abolitionist Movement (1790-1860)
Civil War and Reconstruction Era (1861-1877)
Jim Crow Era from 1878 to the Great Depression (1878-1932)
New Deal and World War II (1933-1945)
Civil Rights and Black Power Movements (1946-1975)
Contemporary Era (1976-2000s)

Anti-Racism Resources for All Ages