African Americans
in History African Americans have played a vital role in the history and culture of
their country since its founding. An important part of the curriculum at the
Institute for African American Studies is devoted to creative research on the
lives and work of prominent African Americans and to placing them within their
cultural context. On this page you will find brief biographical sketches of
several key figures in African American history.
USA: Index to
Biographies
This area contains data regarding historical persons related to American History from
USIA-publications AN Outline of American History.
Biographies
Contains data regarding historical persons related to American History.
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