Features thousands of cross-referenced entries, covering the entire spectrum of African-American history over the past 500 years. Also includes a selection of primary sources.
This collection offers coverage of current thinking and events in U.S. history, as well as scholarly work being established in the field. Access provided by TEL.
Includes The Chicago Defender (1909-1975), one of the nation's most influential black newspapers, as well as The New York Times (1851-2013) and three others.
Collections of documents and images on various topics. Filter by subject and time period (using drop-down menus at the top of the page) to focus on materials related to African Americans after 1945.
"BlackPast is dedicated to providing a global audience with reliable and accurate information on the history of African America and of people of African ancestry around the world."
Panel discussion about the original Rainbow Coalition, including founder of the Young Lords Movement Jose (Cha-Cha) Jimenez; Stan McKinney of the Illinois Black Panther Party; co-founder of the Young Patriots Organization Hy Thurman; and Lenny Foster of the Navajo Nation and the American Indian Movement. Video, 1 hour 48 minutes.
An hour-long video about the creation of the Rainbow Coalition in 1969 (not affiliated with the Rainbow Coalition of Jesse Jackson's 1984 presidential bid). Requires Nashville Public Television (NPT) membership to view.
This site tells the story of the multi-racial coalition of activist groups in 1969 Chicago that became known as the Rainbow Coalition. Includes some photos and links to other sources -- good place to start a deep dive into this organization.