An Online Reference Guide to African American History
Quintard Taylor
Scott and Dorothy Bullitt Professor of American History
University of Washington, Seattle
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BlackPast.org recommends the following blogs for your education and enjoyment.
AfriClassical This blog by William J. Zick focuses on the history of persons of African ancestry in Classical music.
Afro Netizen Social commentary by founder Christopher Rabb (and others) on contemporary issues affecting African Americans
Blackademics This blog advertises itself as the online roundtable for young black thinkers.
Booker Rising Commentary by black conservatives and moderates by founder Shay Riley and others.
Clarence's Hollywood University of Washington Professor Clarence Spigner described the intersection of race and culture in Hollywood movies.
Discover Black Heritage Blog on travel and culture in African America, the Caribbean, and Africa.
Field Negro Commentary on contemporary politics and African American life.
Mirror Motion Picture Commentary Film critic Kartina Richardson describes her impressions of Hollywood movies.
The African American Pragmatist This blog advertises itself a place which brings people together to discuss issues of importance in the African American community regardless of racial, political, religious, or cultural identity.
The Black Jewish Experience Generally liberal social commentary along with questions of interest to black-Jewish relations.
The Daily Voice Commentary on social, political, and economic issues facing the black community by nearly fifty contributors.
The Grio: Black History MSNBC.COM-sponsored website on black history and popular culture.
The Root.com Henry Louis Gates-founded blog on black popular culture.
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