This double CD draws upon the collection at the Smithsonian
Folkways archive to create a history of African American
life and culture in sound-an aural history. Encompassing
both the African American oral and literary traditions,
these 59 tracks feature an unparalleled assembly of voices
in music, oratory, poetry, and prose ... View More Audio/Video Products
Part of the National Park American History Series. "The African
American Experience, 1565-1877" examines the role African Americans
played in helping to shape first the colonies, then the young nation
of America. It also shows how this "new world" shaped the new
arrivals culturally, physically and spiritually. This concise
history ...
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The courage and accomplishments of the men and women
represented in this card deck - from W.E.B. Du Bois to
Martin Luther King, Jr from athletes Jesse Owens and Althea
Gibson to musical giants Leontyne Price and Duke Ellington,
from noted authors Arna Bontemps and Zora Neale Hurston to
pioneering aviator Bessie Coleman ... View More Products for Children
Born into slavery in 1856 on a 207-acre tobacco plantation in southwest Virginia, Booker T. Washington overcame almost impossible odds to become one of the most influential black leaders and educators of the 20th century. The realities of life as a slave, the quest by African Americans for education and equality, and the ... View More Collectibles
Passport Book - Visit One of Our National Parks and Get your Cancellation Stamp!
This handy, spiral bound, 6" x 3" travelogue fits conveniently into a pocket or backpack for easy reference. The 104 page guidebook makes it easy to learn about and explore all of our national park sites. The passport includes maps color-coded for specific regions in the country, previsit information, illustrations and photographs. Learn More
