This is a general guide and information resource on race, racial relations, the Black experience in the U.S., and for addressing white and other forms of privilege. It is a starting point and the resources you will find are not meant to be comprehensive. Please help build this resource by suggesting links, etc, by emailing: achikowero@ucsb.edu.
Black History Month - Black Resistance
The 2023 Black History Month theme is Black Resistance. We have curated some resources on Black Resistance and Black History in general.
Black history more than just a month by Mike HenrySome of the most interesting people and events of the past often get bypassed in a classroom. This includes a large number of African-Americans who helped build this country. Black History: More Than Just A Month pays tribute to these forgotten individuals and their accomplishments. Some of the people included are war heroes, inventors, celebrities, athletes, etc. This book is a great supplement to any history class.
The HistoryMakers Digital Archive is a collection of over 3,000 video oral histories. The testimonies reveal the broad scope of narratives of African American men and women who have made significant contributions to American life, history, and culture during the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
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Date Coverage: 1912 - present; 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries
Materials Indexed: Archival Materials, Biographical Information, Transcripts, Video
Black Studies in Video is a collection featuring award-winning documentaries, newsreels, interviews and archival footage surveying the evolution of black culture in the United States. It currently contains over 200 videos, and is expected to grow to over 500 videos.
Date Coverage: 1969-present, 1776-present
Materials Indexed: Interviews; Video