Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Chinua Achebe
A complete biography of Achebe includes quotes from him as well as a brief synopsis of his novels. There is a list of all his works.
Stanford University
Stanford University/wole Soyinka
This biography of Wole Soyinka includes links to interview excerpts, reviews on his books and excerpts from his works.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Leopold Senghor
A complete biography of Senghor. Includes a complete list of all his works along with a definition of negritude.
Archives of Ontario
Images of Black History: Exploring the Alvin Mc Curdy Collection
Alvin McCurdy was a carpenter from Essex County, Ontario; however, he is probably best known for his work as a historian, genealogist, and collector of black history material. McCurdy collected thousands of documents and photographs...
Other
The Official John Coltrane Site
Considered to be one of the giants of jazz, John Coltrane is featured on this official website. Featured on this site is a biography, discography and pictures.
Scholastic
Scholastic News: Memories of Mandela
Learn about the life and passing of 95-year-old political leader and civil rights activist Nelson Mandela.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1986: Wole Soyinka
Read about the 1986 winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature, Wole Soyinka. This website is organized into the following sections: "Press Release," Presentation Speech," "Biography," "Nobel Lecture," and "Other Resources."
Other
Goldman Environmental Prize: Ken Saro Wiwa
A biography of Goldman Environmental Prize recipient Saro-Wiwa which focuses on his political activities.
Other
Julius Nyerere, Lifelong Learning and Informal Education
Contains a wealth of information on Tanzanian leader Julius Nyerere. Includes a good biography, a picture, excerpts from many of his writings, and a bibliography.
PBS
Pbs: Jazz: Biographies: Ella Fitzgerald
Learn about the life of Ella Fitzgerald, from her childhood as an orphan to her rise as a successful jazz singer. Includes audio (requires RealPlayer).
ibiblio
Ibiblio: Anwar Al Sadat
A detailed biography of Anwar al-Sadat. Site contains photographs and links to further information.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Documents Gallery: Ellington and Strayhorn
Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn, two of the greatest jazz composers, collaborated on hundreds of works. As you explore this exhibition, you will have an opportunity to view original music scores, listen to audio clips, and view videos...
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Martin Luther King Jr Facts and Biography
Biographical facts on the life of African-American leader and human rights activist Martin Luther King Jr.
Curated OER
Portrait of Langston Hughes
Author Langston Hughes poses with a sculpture, in a 1943 Office of War Information photograph taken by Gordon Parks.
Alabama Humanities Foundation
Encyclopedia of Alabama: Selma to Montgomery March
One of the most famous events in Civil Rights history, this report covers the Selma to Montgomery March for voting rights.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: "Massive Resistance" and the Little Rock Nine
Read about the famous civil rights protest in Little Rock, Kansas in 1957 when nine African American students attempted to enter Central High School on the first day of school. Despite the presence of federal troops at the school for the...
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Chinua Achebe
Discover the path of Chinua Achebe's life and work through the links found within this resource. This site features links to several to lesson plans and activities for his work.
PBS
Pbs Frontline: The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela
Site accompanies a PBS special on the inspirational Nelson Mandela. Site chronicles the life and many struggles of Mandela. It specifically breaks his life down into four parts: childhood, revolutionary, prisoner, and husband. Also...
Emory University
Emory University: Tsitsi Dangarembga
A biography of Dangarembga, a synopsis of "Nervous Conditions" and links to other sites.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Web English Teacher: Alan Paton
This site features excellent links to lesson plans and activities for the book "Cry, the Beloved Country."
Other
Central Oregon Community College: Tsitsi Dangarembga
This resource has interviews with Dangarembga and links to other sites. It offers a study guide for "Nervous Conditions." A good site to check out on the subject.
Emory University
Emory University: Buchi Emecheta
A complete site from the Emory University on Emecheta. Includes a brief biography, an essay on her themes, a list of her works and links to other sites.