National Humanities Center
National Humanities Center: Toolbox Library: Identity, Making of African American Identity: V. 1, 1500 1865
Forty seven primary sources-historical documents, literary texts, and visual images-that explore the issues facing African Americans as they struggled to carve out identity, work, artistic expression, and citizenship rights.
Utah State University
A Mini Unit of Gwendolyn Brooks
Nice lesson plan for grades 5-6 that explores poetry and personal expression through the work of Gwendolyn Brooks. Has lots of activities but could easily be modified for time. Has nearly everything you need to do the activity!
National Women's Hall of Fame
National Women's Hall of Fame: Gwendolyn Brooks
The National Women's Hall of Fame offers a biography of renowned black American poet Gwendolyn Brooks.
Other
Wittenberg University: Major Figures of the Harlem Renaissance
Brief overview, followed by biographical sketches of people making this time memorable.