Biographies of African Americans:

In Context Biography contains over 500 biographies of African Americans.  Click “African Americans” to see the biographies in this category.  In Context Biography can provide information about the contributions of Black people to American life, history, literature, economy, politics, and culture by telling the stories of Black figures in national history.  
 

Explore the readings below to learn more about African culture.

Suggested Readings:

• African Literature
• Africa: The Arts
• African Music
• Performing Arts: African Dance

Examine the readings below to learn about many ways that African Americans have contributed to American Life.

Middle School Content:

• In Context Middle School - African American Inventors
• In Context Middle School - African American Scientists
• In Context Middle School - African American Soldiers
• In Context Middle School - African American Politicians
• In Context Middle School - Harlem Renaissance
• Britannica Middle School - African American Experience in Literature
• Britannica Middle School - African American Filmmakers
• World Book Student - African American Literature

High School Content:

• In Context High School - African American Inventors
• In Context High School - African American Scientists
• In Context High School - African American Soldiers
• In Context High School - African American Politicians
• In Context High School - Harlem Renaissance
• Britannica High School - African American Literature