This entry from Encyclopedia Brittanica's Guide to Black History features Julius Nyerere, the first prime minister of independent Tanganyika (1961), who became the first president of the new state of Tanzania (1964). Nyerere was also the major force behind the Organization of African Unity (OAU; now the African Union). This site, rich in detail and breadth of coverage, includes a wealth of information on other notable African Americans, important events, and much more.