OURStory Portals

The African American Mosaic and African American Odyssey are websites that include photographs and historic documents that tell of events like the colonialization of Liberia by free Blacks in the early 1800s and the founding of places like Nicodemus, Kan., one of the towns established by Blacks after the Civil War.

African Genesis contains contemporary and historic information concerning Black America and the African Diaspora. The music section is concentrated on Jazz, Gospel, Blues and a little bit of Soul. In the History Section, you will find articles from the Abolitionist to modern day Nationalist. The Religion section is currently restricted to African Traditional Religion's. Within 'News & Comments' section you will find hundreds of news articles and reports of interest to Black America and the Diaspora.

African American History and Studies is a website where you will find a collection of hyperlinks related to African American history, archives and research centers, contemporary issues and professional associations.

I'm proud of my college alma mater (UC Riverside) for hosting an outstanding collection of hyperlinks to resources which uncover the mysteries of our African American history.