Ethnic History
African
Voices
A permanent exhibition which examines
the dynamism and impact of Africa's people and cultures on the world over
time in the realms of family, work, community, and the natural environment.
Which country is described in the Market Crossroads.
Asian
Pacific American Heritage Month
Read about Norman Yoshiro Mineta and other
notables. Find out history and culture, including foods from India,
Indonesia and Japan.
Association for the Study of African American
Life and History -
Locate information about the premier black heritage learned society, its
conference program, the Carter G. Woodson house. Also find
forthcoming Black History Month themes.
Biography
Use the Biography Guide from Founders Library to locate information
about outstanding men and women in various disciplines and from various
ethnic groups.
The
Black Renaissance in Washington, 1920-1930s
This site demonstrates the role that Washingtonians
played in this 20th Century renaissance. Which of the biographees
studied or worked at Howard University?
Diversity
This web site from Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society, provides links
to major scientific and professional organizations.
Duke
Ellington's Washington
Look at the thriving Shaw community twenty
years before the Harlem Renaissance.
Ethnicity
and Race
These links provide information about life and culture among Native
Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanics as well as
general ethnicity.
Famous
Hispanic Americans in the Humanities
Learn about Hispanic Americans in a wide
range of careers.
Hispanic
Americans in Congress, 1822-1995
Find out about the contributions of Hispanic
Americans in the political arena.
Hispanics
in the Spotlight
Meet
some high profile Mexican- and Cuban-Americans.
Historic
U Street Jazz
This site provides a map with links to
photographs and information. What is H.R.57?
Historical Figures
This web site of notable figures was prepared by Middle School students of
Norfolk Academy.
July
Holidays
Does your family observe any of the national
days listed in this site? Do any of your neighbors come from countries
that celebrate independence in July ? Search for current information
about living conditions in one of the countries in the list.
Local
Hero: John C. Snipes
Who is Mr. Snipes? Do you
know a neighborhood griot?
Neighborhood
Memories
Click on the neighborhood maps provided
by the Historical Society of Washington, DC to get links to people
who grew up in the city.
Observation
Point2
This site provides information and links
about Native American tribes after which cities have been named.
Do you have family or neighborhood connections to any of the tribes listed?
A
Day in the Life: History Game
Follow one of the characters on this web
site and compare that person's life with your own or someone who lives
in your neighborhood.
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