Collection of digitally archived issues spanning over 100 years of history. AFRO American Newspaper is one of the oldest Black newspapers in the country. The paper has been providing news to the Black community for more than 130 years.
Primary sources, including writings and publications, of African American activists involved in the movement to end slavery in the United States between 1830 and 1865
Collection of speeches and editorials by antebellum African American abolitionists from the 1820's to the Civil War period. From the University of Detroit Mercy.
Plays in full text, written by playwrights from North America, English-speaking Africa, the Caribbean, and other African diaspora countries, from the mid-1800s to the present.
Non-fiction writings by major African American leaders, teachers, artists, politicians, religious leaders, athletes, veterans, entertainers, and more, covering 250 years of history. Includes letters, speeches, prefatory essays, political leaflets, interviews, periodicals, and trial transcripts
Beginning in 1830, African Americans in the US and Canada participated in political meetings called “Colored Conventions” that brought Black men and women together in a campaign for civil and human rights through the nineteenth century.
Primary and secondary sources on migrations and communities of people of African descent in countries around the world, from 1860-present
Focused on African diasporic communities in the Caribbean, Brazil, India, France, and the UK. Covers Movements and ideologies, including the Back to Africa movement and the Pan-African movement. Includes personal papers, organizational papers, government documents, journals, newsletters, court documents, letters, and ephemera.
Library devoted to research, collection, preservation, and exhibition of materials focused on African American, African Diaspora, and African experiences. Located at the New York Public Library.
African American published newspapers from the late 19th century through the 21st century. Click "more" to see titles and dates.
Afro-American, Baltimore; Apr 29, 1893 - Feb 06, 1988, some exceptions
Atlanta World; Dec 2, 1931 - Mar 17, 1932
Atlanta Daily World; Mar 18, 1932 - Dec 25, 2003, some exceptions
Cleveland Call and Post, Cleveland; Jan 6, 1934 - May 12, 1962
Call and Post, City edition, Cleveland ; May 19, 1962 - Jul 31, 1982
Call and Post, Cleveland; Aug 7, 1982 - Dec 26, 1991
The Chicago Defender (National edition); Apr 2, 1921 - Dec 23, 1967
The Chicago Defender (Big Weekend Edition); Jul 31, 1909 - Mar 26, 1921
Daily Defender, (Daily Edition), Chicago; Feb 6, 1956 - Nov 7, 1960
Chicago Daily Defender (Daily Edition); Nov 8, 1960 - Feb 15, 1973
Chicago Daily Defender (Big Weekend Edition); Jan 6, 1968 - Feb 17, 1973
Chicago Defender (Daily Edition); Feb 19, 1973 - Dec 31, 1975
Chicago Defender (Big Weekend Edition); Feb 24, 1973 - Dec 27, 1975
New Journal and Guide, Norfolk, VA.; Sep 30, 1916 - Dec 30, 2003, some exceptions
The New York Amsterdam News, New York, N.Y.; Nov 29, 1922 - Aug 27, 1938, some exceptions
New York Amsterdam News, City edition, New York, N.Y.; Sep 3, 1938 - Jan 4, 1941
New York Star & Amsterdam News, New York, N.Y.; Jan 11, 1941 - Feb 1, 1941
New York Amsterdam Star-News, New York, N.Y.; Feb 8, 1941 - Mar 27, 1943
New York Amsterdam News, City edition, New York, N.Y.; Apr 3, 1943 - Dec 30, 1961
New York Amsterdam News, New York, N.Y.; Jan 6, 1962 - Dec 25, 1993
Philadelphia Tribune; Jan 6, 1912 - Dec 30, 2001, some exceptions
Courier, City Edition, Pittsburgh; Aug 19, 1950 - Dec 25, 1954
Pittsburgh Courier, City Edition; Jan 1, 1955 - Oct 29, 1966
New Pittsburgh Courier, City Edition; Nov 5, 1966 - Jun 27, 1981
New Pittsburgh Courier; Jul 4, 1981 - Dec 28, 2002
