Research Starters
We all use Wikipedia, but if you want something authoritative and reliable, Britannica® Academic is a great option. Like all encyclopedias, this source is a good way to find background information on a topic.
- Encyclopedia Britannica - Academic This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Britannica Academic.
Opposing Viewpoints is a great source for information about current events, especially controversial ones. They provide a wide variety of sources on each topic - everything from opinion essays to scholarly articles. We recommend this source when you're having difficulty coming up with a topic. It's also a good tool if you already have an idea, but aren't sure what direction to take.
- Opposing Viewpoints In Context (Gale) This link opens in a new window
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This source is very similar to Opposing Viewpoints in Context - it's a good place to look for information on controversial issues.
- Points of View Reference Source This link opens in a new windowIf the search widget above isn't working, you can click here to access Points of View Reference Center.
Background Information
- Oxford African American Studies Center This link opens in a new windowOver 7500 articles from core African American reference sources; also including primary source documents, images, maps, timelines, and biographies.
- Race and Racism in the United States: An Encyclopedia of the American Mosaic, 2014The entries provide readers with comprehensive content supplemented by historical backgrounds, relevant examples from primary documents, and first-hand accounts.
- African American Culture byCall Number: ebookISBN: 9781440862441Publication Date: 2020-07-23Covering everything from sports to art, religion, music, and entrepreneurship, this book documents the vast array of African American cultural expressions and discusses their impact on the culture of the United States.
- Columbia Documentary History of Race and Ethnicity in America, E184 A1 C57 2004
- Dictionary of Race, Ethnicity and Culture, GN 495.6 D53 2003
- Encyclopedia of African American Society, E185 E546 2005
- Encyclopedia of African History (3v.), Ref DT20.E53 2005
- Great Events from History: African American History, 2017Access limited to 1 user. Please remember to exit/logoff after each session.
Plan Your Research
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