Deschutes Public Library

Cascade Middle School: Mr. Curfew’s Project on Famous African Americans

Library Online Resources

In the “Online Resources” section of the Deschutes Public Library website (www.deschuteslibrary.org/onlineresources), check out the databases in the Homework category! Use your library card (including Library Linx cards) to log in, or use them at a public library. Do a keyword search or browse the categories in these databases for magazine and journal articles covering your topic.

Enter the name of your famous African American into the search box of either of these resources to retrieve encyclopedia articles, images, and more! Biography in Context is an excellent place to start finding information.

Biography in Context
www.deschuteslibrary.org/onlineresources/bio.aspx
**Check out this article about Michelle Obama, a sample of what you can find in Biography in Context

Student Resources in Context
www.deschuteslibrary.org/onlineresources/gsrc.aspx

Websites

African American Firsts
www.blackpast.org/?q=aah/101-african-american-firsts
Learn about groundbreaking African Americans.

Biography.com
www.biography.com/
Enter your topic’s name in the search and find articles.

Black History Month: biographies from Gale
www.gale.cengage.com/free_resources/bhm/bio/index.htm
Gale provides excellent resources on prominent African Americans.

Factmonster.com: Notable African Americans
www.factmonster.com/spot/afroambios.html
Browse A-Z or choose a category to search.

InfoPlease.com: African American Biographies
www.infoplease.com/spot/bhmbios1.html
Pop stars, athletes, and other famous figures.

Oxford African American Studies Center
www.oxfordaasc.com
Find a link for biographies on the right side of the page.

Last modified on Tuesday, January 22, 2013