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Black History Month Observance Links
Many US Government agencies observe Black History Month both on and offline. Here are some selected web-based features from this year and years past.
Black History Month 2000 Proclamation
President Clinton's official Proclamation of February 2000 as African-American History Month.Smithsonian - National Museum of African Art
The history and contributions of African cultures through art, sculpture and other forms of visual expression.African American Astronauts
In 1996, NASA's Johnson Space Craft Center celebrated with this tribute to African American Astronauts.Franklyn J. P. Augustus - The Drug Fighter
As "The World's Only African-American Professional Aerobatic Stunt Pilot," Franlyn J. P. Augustus delivers a strong drug-fighting message from the cockpit of his red, white, and blue Pitts S-2B. A great story from the FAA.Archibald Alexander: A Black History Month Salute
The Department of Transportation honored Mr. Alexander in 1998 for his contributions to the field of transportation.Blacks in Government
BIG functions as a knowledgeable, problem-identifying and solving organization for the Black federal employees.
Library of Congress Online Exhibitions
The African-American Mosaic: African-American Culture and History
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The Origins of Black History
Trace the origins of the great African cultures with Guide Jeneen Jones.African-American Culture Site
Guide Jeneen Jones tracks African-American culture in all its forms, from your neighborhood to cyberspace and beyond.Bebop: The Second Harlem Renaissance
Years after the Harlem Renaissance of the 20s, African-American jazz pioneers created their own musical renaissance in late night jam sessions at Minton's. From Jazz Guide, Blaine Fallis.Black History in Newspapers
A look a the historic contributions of the black press with links to African-American newspapers online today. From US Newspapers Guide, Jack DownBlack History Month - Detroit, MI
Black History Month in Detroit, from your About.com Guide, Christopher Thompson.Black History Month - Houston: Northwest
February is Black History Month, celebrating African American Heritage. From your About.com Guide, Jayne Pedigo.Black History Month Extra - Science And Nature for Kids
In honor of Black History Month, from your About.com Guide, Gayle Olson.Black History for Families and Children - Parenting of K-6 Children
Black History for families and children, Internet resources from your About.com Guide, Kimberly L. Keith.Black History: Instructional Resources - Secondary School Educators
Rich resources in black history, from your About.com Guide, Melissa Kelly.Black History in America -- American History
Black History Features, columns about African-American History, From Your Mining Co. Guide, David SchwalbeBlack History Crossword Puzzle
Test your knowledge of Black History events. From your About.com Guide, Jeneen Jones.Black History Links
Black History Web Sites, from your About.com Guide, Jeneen Jones.
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