Black Studies

Nineteenth century newspapers published by and for African-Americans. Contains the full articles of several major African American newspapers published in the United States between 1827 and 1900. Covers 17th, 18th and 19th centuries.

Offers biographies, including Biography Today and Biography Magazine.

Includes multi-ethnic and multi-cultural newspapers, magazines, and journals

Full articles from major research journals in the humanities, social sciences, and sciences. Coverage of most journals starts from the beginning and excludes the most recent three to five years.  Also includes access to a broad range of archival collections of primary resources.

Books, eBooks, and articles on the humanities and social sciences. Covers 1990 - present.

Note: Premium content available through 12/31/2024. 

Covers historical and current information on African-American life, the African Diaspora and Africa itself. Includes essays, historical articles from the Chicago Defender, and information from the Schomburg Studies on the Black Experience.