John F. Kennedy Center
The Kennedy Center: Arts Edge: James P. Johnson
Stride pianist James P. Johnson is featured in this resource with a brief biography highlighting his career. It includes an audio clip showcasing his piano playing style.
University of Virginia
Univ. Of Virginia: The New Deal for African Americans
This site from the Virginia center for Digital History of the University of Virginia provides a very brief article which explains how the New Deal affected the African American community.
Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The 1890s: Jim Crow Laws
In 1891, the Texas Legislature passed the Jim Crow law, which "required separate railroad coaches for African Americans." Learn why this was passed and given the name "Jim Crow."