Exploring the african american experience
This pathfinder is designed to guide students through the process of researching the African American Experience, specifically guiding students in finding quality authoritative information sources available both in print at the Saints Media Center and online via library subscription databases and reliable web sources.
In this pathfinder, you will find a step-by-step outline of the research process, guidance on keyword development, and search tips for finding information online in library databases and the general web. You will also find some suggested resources arranged by resource type and guidance in how to find other similar resources.
Research Process:
This site outlines the research process and provides tips to assist you with researching your topic.
Resources:
Read realistic stories with imaginary characters that face believable circumstances and events that mirror the personal and social problems of contemporary life.
Read Stories of Slavery, Segregation, Racial Profiling and other experiences of African Americans based on Historical Events
Research the African American History and Culture through these books that provide facts and accounts of personal experiences
Find feature and research articles about African American history in these periodicals
Search these subscription library databases to find articles, statistics, and analysis on African American History
Community rESOURCES
African American History (KnowItAll.org) - a collection of videos, audio clips. photos, interactives and series devoted to the history of African Americans, especially in South Carolina. Knowitall was created by South Carolina ETV with a variety of partners for education purposes.
Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission - The Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor is a National Heritage Area managed by the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor Commission. The purpose of the Gullah Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor NHA is to preserve, share and interpret the history, traditional cultural practices, heritage sites, and natural resources associated with Gullah Geechee people of coastal North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
Lowcountry Africana - a free website entirely dedicated to records that document the family and cultural heritage of African Americans in the historic rice-growing areas of South Carolina, Georgia and extreme northeastern Florida. Lowcountry Africana was developed with a grant from the Magnolia Plantation Foundation of Charleston, South Carolina.
