Reading Room

African Americans and the Age of Information: A piece written by Dr. Bruce Cosby
The Black National Anthem: The lyrics to the Black national anthem.
The Black World Today: An online publication which discusses recent issues relating to blacks in the United States and around the world. This site also has information on community organizations, reviews, events, chatrooms etc.
Callaloo: A journal of African-American & African arts and letters
Caltech Has No Black Freshmen: Caltech is ranked No. 1 by 'U.S. News' despite the lack of diversity on their campus.
Essence Magazine: Essence Magazine's Homepage.
"I've Been to the Mountaintop": Speech given by Martin Luther King, Jr. on the eve of his assassination in support of striking sanitation workers in Memphis.
Monuments Of The Black Atlantic Conference Scheduled For May 24-28 in Williamsburg, Va.--News Release (2/25): "An international conference that will explore the Atlantic slave trade and ultimately expand current knowledge and understanding of Africans in the Diaspora will convene in Williamsburg May 24-28, 2000.".
The Network Journal: A monthly publication which discusses issues dealing with black professional and small business news.
New Beacon Books: New Beacon Books homepage.
"No Doves": An Original Poem by Valerie Jean.
ONE magazine site: Washington D.C. magazine on Black Life, Art & Culture
Prisons "R" Us by Mark Weisbrot: This article concerns rampant imprisonment of certain populations in the USA.
USAfrica On-line: An online publication which discusses news related to Africa and the United States.
Vibe Magazine: Vibe Magazine's home on the web