The following books are a few of the materials in the library collections that can help you find out more about important Blacks in U.S. history and culture. You can also search for biographies of individuals by entering their names in OneSearch.
One of the easiest library sources for biographical information about historical figures is the Credo Reference database. Credo's Biography Topic Pages include thousands of individuals from all eras, and each biography page includes hundreds of entries from reference books, encyclopedias, collections of primary sources, journals, and more. Use the search box below to locate biographical information - enter the last name, then the first name.
The list of people below is not complete, but it's intended as a starting point.
In addition to reference articles and biographies, each topic page includes a "mind map", linking that person with other important figures and events - a great way to expand your research.
