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African American History: In celebration of African American History Month explore our resources on African American history and culture.
African American Quilts: Discover the beauty of these treasures of American folk art.
African Americans From Philadelphia: Notable African Americans from the City of Brotherly Love.
African Americans in the Cinema: Lights, Camera, Action! Dig into the world of Black filmmakers, actors and actresses.
African Americans Win the West: Pioneering African Americans of the Old West.
Great Minds: African American scientists and inventors.
Harlem Renaissance: An important cultural movement in American history.
Tuskegee Airmen: The nation's first African American fighter pilots.
Underground Railroad and African American Slave Resistance: Famed rebellions in African American history.
African-American Authors: Discover these literary gems.
Award-Winning Authors: Books by prize-winning writers.
Bebe Moore Campbell: Books by Bebe Moore Campbell
Memoirs and Reminiscences: Autobiographical selections.
Coretta Scott King: Learn more about the legacy of Coretta Scott King.
Adult Books: Explore the rich life and legacy of Coretta Scott King.
Children's Books: Learn about King's lifelong struggle for civil rights.
Martin Luther King: Learn about this important civil rights leader.
Books By Dr. King: Writings and Words of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Books For Children: Biography and stories about Martin Luther King, Jr
Books for Teens and Adults: Biography and history about Martin Luther King, Jr and his times and contributions.
Winter Homework Help: Read about the many notable African Americans who have come from Philadelphia.
Philly Entertainers: Well-known African Americans in the world of show business.
Revolutionaries and inventors: Other Famous African American Philadelphians.