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African American Inventions
About Garrett A. Morgan
Biographical sketch presented by the United States Department of Transportation.
Sheet Music Collections
Provides access to several sheet music databases and collections available through
libraries and archives.
19th Century African American Inventors-Part 1
Short articles on black inventors from Suite101.com.
Encyclopedia Smithsonian: Inventors and Innovations
Provides links to Smithsonian web resources.
Who owns the Human Genetic Code
Article on whether or not the United States Patent Office should issue patents
on gene sequences.
CNN.com - Inventing against the odds - Feb. 10, 2003
[CNN]
The Black Church and Juneteenth
An article by Dr. Charles Taylor about what Juneteenth is, its history, and why
it should be celebrated.
Percy Lavon Julian
(Infoplease.com)
KateMonk
A collection of names from around the world which was initially intended to help
provide character names for live role-players. It includes short historical ...
Youth Services @ GPPL
Lots o' stuff from the Youth Services team at the Grande Prairie Public Library
District, serving Hazel Crest and Country Club Hills, IL.
The Faces of Science: African Americans in the Sciences.
Biographies of African Americans working in the science fields, ranging from
geologists and astronomers to mathematicians and inventors.
A PAGE IN HISTORY 2004-2005
Comprehensive collection of links to history resources aimed at high school students.
No. 1624: Garrett Morgan
Describes the struggles Morgan, himself the son of a slave, faced as he worked
to meet human needs. Also available in RealAudio format.
Black inventors, Black Inventions and Black Inventor scientists
A multimedia presentation that appears at educational conferences, schools,
churches, colleges, and community organizations.
Elijah McCoy: American Inventor - EnchantedLearning.com
Simple biography for young children.
African American Jigsaw Puzzles - Heritage and Other Designs!
Creates and offers African American themed puzzles.
African American Inventors - woman famous scientists black ...
Student-friendly articles and photos of famous black inventors and scientists
and their inventions.
Mark Dean
(Infoplease.com)
The DVD Journal
DVD News, Reviews, Rumors, and Commentary
Elijah McCoy: Inventor and Engineer
Short biography and sketch.
Joyce Appleby, The National Standards for US History
Letter from Appleby to Mark Kornbluh defending the standards proposed 1994 for
teaching American students about US history.
Black Websites for African-Americans Worldwide - FREE Resources ...
Black culture, entertainment, black music, television, black news, politics, and
African American love and romance on the web.
Kodak: History of Kodak: George Eastman - the man: About his Life
Biography of George Eastman who developed the handheld camera and various
photographic processes.
African Americans - LittleAfrica.com
Offers books, gallery, games and beauty.
Democratic Party - 49th Ward
Links to the Rogers Park and Edgewaters local party. Includes political, community,
and governmental information. Also lists polling places, voter registration ...
Antique Replica Radios Phonographs Vintage Jukeboxes - Nostalgic ...
Resellers of computers, antique replica jukeboxesa and radios, telephones and
music boxes. Based in Longview, Washington.
Inventors: George Washington Carver
Introduction to the life and accomplishments of George Washington Carver.
The Black Collegian Online - Career Site for Students and ...
Electronic version of the Black Collegian. Has national career opportunities,
lifestyle/entertainment features, general information on college life, ...
Aurora School
Provides the school's vision, curriculum, after-school program, admissions, and
diversity statement. An independent, private school.
WWW-VL: History: US: Chicago History
Extensive University of Kansas-maintained directory of resources relating to the
city's history between 1803 and 1996.
The American Experience: Forgotten Inventors
Highlights everyday items such as blue jeans or the can opener and tells about
people who created them.
CNN - Black History Month
CNN profiles men and women who have made lasting contributions, ranging from
literature, music, and the arts to science and technology.
The My Hero Project - George Washington Carver
A student-friendly biography along with related links.
ASU Noble Library - Scientific Biography
A series of sources , reference books and web sites for locating biographical
information on scientists and engineers.
Inventor of the Week: Archive
Tells the story of the man behind the phrase "the real McCoy."
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