Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Smithsonian Jazz: Duke Ellington
This site provides audio clips, photos, and biographical information of this legendary composer and performer. A match game teaches and tests your knowledge of Ellington.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Desmond Tutu Biographical
Learn about 1984 Nobel Peace Prize recipient, Desmond Mpilo Tutu through this multimedia website from The Nobel Foundation, which includes primary and secondary resources as well as video clips.
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Minister Louis Farrakhan
This site from NPR contains an interview with Minister Louis Farrakhan about life and leadership. He discusses his opinion of the Bush administration and defends the Nation of Islam and its beliefs.
Classical Net
Classical Net: Scott Joplin
This well-written biography of Scott Joplin not only provides his progress as a musician but also the personal events in his life which influenced his music. Includes links to a complete list of Joplin's works, a MIDI archive, and site...
New York Times
New York Times: Julius Nyerere of Tanzania Dies
New York Times article following Nyerere's death providing an overview of his life and accomplishments.
Other
The Art of Kadir Nelson: The Artist
Learn about the career of illustrator and artist Kadir Nelson, whose work has been featured in films, children's books and major museums.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: F. W. De Klerk Biographical
This Nobel site is a biography of Frederick Willem de Klerk, winner of the 1993 Nobel Peace Prize along with Nelson Mandela.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: Nelson Mandela Biographical
This brief biography from The Nobel Foundation on the life and struggles of Nelson Mandela, who, while in prison, "Was widely accepted as the most significant black leader in South America," includes several resources for further reading...
NPR: National Public Radio
Npr: Nelson Mandela Turns 85
As Nelson Mandela turned 85 in 2003, NPR looks back on his life of the anti-Apartheid leader who became president of South Africa. Audio segment included.
Nobel Media AB
The Nobel Prize: The Nobel Prize in Literature 1986 Award Ceremony Speech
Text from a speech introducing Wole Soyinka before he accepted the 1986 Nobel Prize in Literature. Contains biographical information and discussion of his literary works.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Arthur Ashe
This article provides an in-depth look into the life and career of athlete Arthur Ashe. Includes detailed statistics on his professional tennis career.
PBS
Pbs: American Masters: Lena Horne
PBS profiles American jazz singer and actress Lena Horne's life and music. Includes video.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: People
This website is broken down into six subheadings for six groups of people who have made a difference in some way in the state of North Carolina. Click on the subheadings to learn more about these people.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Mays Brought Joy to Baseball
From ESPN, career and biographical highlights of legendary Giants outfielder, Willie Mays, who was named number eight on its list of greatest athletes of the 20th century.
Library of Congress
Loc: Mama Afrika Miriam Makeba Remembered
Controversial and brave, Miriam Makeba is remembered here at the Library of Congress for her outspoken activism and cultural contributions.
Other
Al Mashriq: Naguib Mahfouz
Article describes Mahfouz and his acceptance of the Nobel Prize in 1989. Includes pictures and links to related information.
Other
Britain's Plot to Kill Khadaffi
News article from an August 1998 Toronto Sun provides details about a defecting British security agent who uncovered a plot to kill Qadhafi and fled to France.
Authors Calendar
Author's Calendar: Alan (Stewart) Paton
A biography of Paton which includes an excerpt from "Too Late the Phalarope" and information on his other works.
Library of Virginia
Virginia Memory: Gilbert Hunt and the Richmond Theater Fire
A lesson plan about the Richmond Theater Fire in 1811. Many perished in the fire. Those who were saved were helped from inside by Dr. James McCaw, who dropped them from a window to Gilbert Hunt, who caught them enough to break their...
Yale University
Yale Center for Dyslexia and Creativity: Whoopi Goldberg
Article about Whoopi Goldberg's struggle with dyslexia in school, and how her mother's support, and her own dreams of becoming an actress helped her.
PBS
Pbs: Pioneers of Heart Surgery
Discusses several pioneers of heart surgery, including Christian Barnard.
Internet History Sourcebooks Project
Fordham University: Modern History Sourcebook: Proposal for a Canal Users'
Fordham University gives the speech by Egyptian President Nasser which mentions previous attempts to negotiate with Britain and France, the results, and the refusal to negotiate the canal away by establishing a "canal usesrs' association."
Other
Civil War Looms in Zimbabwe
Talks about the growing danger of a civil war in Zimbabwe due to the pressure that the West is exerting on the country to re-distribute white owned land. 8/2000
Art Cyclopedia
Artcyclopedia: Complete List of Textile Artists
ArtCyclopedia's complete list of textile artists from the 17th century to the present day. There are links to the artists' biography and works.