In this article, Dr. Tara Y. White shares dozens of resources for studying African American History. This article highlights and links to dozens of museums, historical collections, archives, libraries, and digital history projects that can help students and teachers access primary and secondary resources on African American history from the history of West Africa to the modern era.

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