African-American Culture and History
African American Heritage at the Smithsonian - The
Smithsonian Institution, the largest museum complex in the world, consists of 16
museums and galleries and the National Zoo, in Washington, D.C., and New York
City. The Smithsonian is also an important research organization, with
facilities and projects worldwide.
Library of Congress
Illustrated Guide -
The Manuscript Division has one of the nation's most valuable
collections for the study of African-American history and culture. The Library's
holdings include information about slavery and the slave trade as well as other
aspects of plantation life.
Black History in America - Meet
African Americans who have made the difference ! Follow their life stories and
share your opinions.
African American Web
Connection - An Internet based curriculum enhancement
tool for African American History education programs.
Avery Research Center for African American History and Culture - The
mission is to collect,
preserve, and document the history and culture of African Americans in
Charleston and the South Carolina Lowcountry. This is an important mission
because the manuscripts, documents, and resources collected by the Avery
Research Center serve as the primary source materials for the writing of
African-American history.
BlackHistory.com
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"Understanding Our Past,
Living Today, Creating Our Future". Publishing,
Featured People, ...
The Journal of Blacks in Higher Education - Latest News, News & Views
African American World -
Your Guide to African American
History and Culture.
Asian-American Culture and History
The Wing Luke Asian Museum -
The Wing Luke Asian Museum in Seattle, WA, is devoted to
preserving and exhibiting Asian Pacific American culture, history and art with a
pan-Asian perspective. It features a permanent exhibit depicting the 200-year
immigration and settlement of Asians and Pacific Islanders in the state of
Washington.
National Japanese American
History Society - The web site of the National
Japanese American Historical Society in San Francisco, which houses an extensive
archival collection and publishes books and articles on the Japanese American
experience.
Irish American Culture and History
The American Irish History Society - The American
Irish Historical Society, founded at the close of the 19th century to inform the
world of the achievements of the Irish in America, is today a national center of
scholarship and public education.
Irish Massachusetts -
Welcome to Massachusetts, the most Irish state in
America. This is where you can enjoy high quality Irish music, dancing, theater,
lectures, festivals, sporting events and parades throughout the year, and also
find many of the best Irish pubs/restaurants and gift shops in America.
Irish Culture and Customs - A site dedicated to Irish
culture including a collection of quotes, poetry and prose, Irish recipes and a
corner just for kids!
Italian American Culture and History
Italian American Museum
- The Italian American Museum
is dedicated to exploring the rich cultural heritage of Italy and Italian
Americans by presenting the individual and collective struggles and achievements
of Italians and their heirs to the American way of life.
The Italian American
Writers
- Contemporary Italian American Writing
Italia Unita -
Italia Unita, Inc. is a non-profit organization founded in 1995 in East Boston,
Massachusetts. Italia Unita promotes Italian culture and the preservation of
Italian heritage.
The Italian Cultural Society of Washington D.C. -
This
is a non-profit organization. The mission of the
society is to enhance the appreciation and knowledge of Italian language and
culture in the Washington, DC area. It creates opportunities to explore the many
facets of Italian culture, and to strengthen bonds between the Italian and
American people.
National Italian American Foundation -
The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is the major advocate in
Washington, D.C. for nearly 15 million Italian Americans and Italian clubs.
FIERI Boston
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The International Organization of Students and Young Professionals Celebrating
Italian Culture. Non profit
Italian/American organization of young professionals ages 18-39 working for a
better tomorrow.
Hispanic American Culture and History
Hispanic American Historical Review - Founded in
1918, the Hispanic American Historical Review pioneered the study
of Latin American history and culture in the United States.
Hispanic Heritage Month -
One of
the best ways to increase your awareness, understanding, and appreciation for
the contributions of Hispanic people to American culture is to visit sites that
celebrate and explore that history.
Jewish American Culture and History
United Jewish
Communities - United
Jewish Communities represents and serves 156 Jewish federations and 400
independent Jewish communities across North America. It reflects the values of
social justice and human rights that define the Jewish people. The values of
caring that transform lives and perform miracles...
Jewish American Hall of Fame -
Take a Virtual Tour through
500 years of Jewish-American history -- from the Jews who helped Columbus to
Barbra Streisand - illustrated by medals specially commissioned by the
Jewish-American Hall of Fame.
Friends of Refugees
of Eastern Europe - F.R.E.E. is
international non-profit organization founded in 1969 by Lubavitcher Rebbe,
Rabbi Menachem M. Schneersohn. FREE's mandate is to restore the Jewish
identity and Jewish education diminished by over 70 years of Communist
oppression, by assisting Jewish immigrants from Former Soviet Union in all
moral, spiritual, religious, educational and financial/material areas of their
new lives in the FREE world.
Museum of Jewish Heritage -
Created as a living memorial to those who perished during the
Holocaust, our Museum honors those who died by celebrating their lives -
cherishing the traditions that they embraced, examining their achievements and
faith, and affirming the vibrant worldwide Jewish community that is their legacy
today.
National Museum of American Jewish History -
Visit the preview gallery showing models, plans and photos of the new Museum
and view "It's Your Story" a video highlighting American Jews.
Jewish Heroes and Heroines of America -
Florida Atlantic University Library introduce Jewish Heroes and Heroines of America
World War II to the Present.
JewishHistory.com -
JewishHistory.com celebrates a longstanding
tradition of Jewish remembrance, offering a space where past and present come
together
for an exploration of the rich heritage of the Jewish people. Browse through the
eras of time above, or explore specific historic topics.
Native American Culture and History
Indian
King Tavern Museum -
When the first Dutch and Swedish settlers trudged onto the shores
of the Delaware River in the opening decades of the 1600s, they encountered
native inhabitants who coated their hair with fish oil, pierced their ears with
porcupine quills, tattooed their chests with serpent images, and painted their
faces with bloodroot sap and yellow ocher.
Native Web -
Resources for Indigenous Cultures around the World.
Russian American Culture and History
Russian-American Cultural Center -
For over ten years the
Russian-American Cultural Center has played a significant role in the cultural
life of Boston's vibrant and diverse Russian-speaking community.
Russian America - This site is written in Russian, covering
news, events, classified, forum, chat, ........
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