February 1, marks the beginning of Black History Month. Black History Month -- an observance to recognize the achievements and contributions of African-Americans -- was launched in 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson (1875-1950) as Negro History Week.

Culture and Change: Black History in America Get a timeline of significant events and people in African American history plus features about Rosa Parks, Melba Pattillo, and ten great inventors. From Scholastic.

History Channel: Black History Month Read biographies, some with video clips, of many notable African Americans and check out the Port Chicago Mutiny exhibit.

African-American Women On-Line Archival Collections This site includes the Elizabeth Johnson Harris' life story, and slave letters.

The Faces of Science: African Americans in Science Profiles of African-American men and women who have contributed to the advancement of science and engineering.