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Index of biographical information on people. Organized by time period; geographical location; and field of interest, employment, or accomplishment.

Provides thousands of unique and reliable full-text biographies. In addition to keyword search, users can locate biographies by subject, occupation, activity, nationality, gender, birthplace and more.

Primary source documents from six different periods of Black Freedom in American history: 
Slavery and the Abolitionist Movement (1790-1860)
The Civil War and the Reconstruction Era (1861-1877)
Jim Crow Era from 1878 to the Great Depression (1878-1932)
The New Deal and World War II (1933-1945)
The Civil Rights and Black Power Movements (1946-1975)
The Contemporary Era (1976-2000)

Collection of 14 influential African American newspapers that documented the Black experience in America from 1893 to 2010. Access to perspectives and information that was excluded or marginalized in mainstream sources. Articles, obituaries, photos, editorials, and more, from the following newspapers:

Atlanta Daily World
The Baltimore Afro-American
Chicago Defender
Cleveland Call & Post
Houston Informer and Texas Freeman
Kansas City Call
Los Angeles Sentinel
Louisville Defender
Michigan Chronicle
New York Amsterdam News
The Norfolk Journal & Guide
The Philadelphia Tribune
Pittsburgh Courier
St. Louis American

 

Comprehensive newspaper coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day. Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global newspapers, including over 400 current and historical Black publications. Updated daily.

Video tutorial

Pairs classic video storybooks with related fiction and nonfiction books for pre-K through 3rd grade, from Scholastic.

Public and private sector manufacturers and distributors. Includes small businesses to large corporations. Provides complete coverage of U.S. consumer brands; manufacturers, importers and distributors; and companies that are out of business, as well as brands that are no longer in production or are now considered generic.

Examples of real business plans written by small business owners seeking funding for their small businesses.These examples show how to approach, structure and compose business plans. 

For highest quality format, please download the PDF version of the business plan.

Provides "top ten" rankings of companies, products, services, and business-related activities compiled from a variety of published sources.

Full-text database for business research covering management, economics, finance, and marketing. Includes access to magazines, international business and trade journals, case studies, and SWOT analyses.

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Full-text business intelligence (news, data, and reports) for budding entrepreneurs, small business owners, and established business professionals. Private and public company profiles and financial statements. Market reports, industry profiles and rankings, company histories, and more.