American Fraternal Organizations in American History: An Introduction
American Organizations A
doorway to a multitude of African American Organizations on the web.
A part of
the African American Web Connection.
for the Study of African American Life and History
HistoryMakers.com - African American history archive The HistoryMakers
is a national 501 (c)(3) non-profit video oral history archive headquartered
in Chicago, Illinois. The HistoryMakers is dedicated to preserving
African American history as the missing link in American history.
Focused on American history, oral history and education in general
and more specifically on African American history, education, music,
law, the arts, science, technology, media, medicine, entertainment,
fashion & beauty, business, the military, politics and sports,
The History Makers is a combination archive, library, museum, stock
footage collection, on-line educator and educational PBS/TV programming.
Its topics include but are not limited to African American organizations
and associations, slavery, reconstruction, the labor movement, the
civil rights movement and black authors.
& Jill of America, Inc. A family organization providing
cultural, social, civic, and recreational activities that stimulate
and expand the mind to enhance life.
Association for the Advancement of Colored People
National Association of Colored Women's Clubs, Inc. and Youth Affiliates
A fellowship of women united in service to lift the standards of the
home and family. The Association's endeavor is to promote interracial
understanding, justice and peace among all people, raise the standard
of the home, and advance the moral, economic, social and religious
welfare of the family. The Association also strives to promote the
education of women and youth through local, state, and regional workshops,
seminars and scholarship assistance.
Black United Front A coalition made up of individuals and
organizations working together for the benefit of all people of African
of the Eastern Star
Hall and the Black Freemasons
Parks Interviews with National Public Radio Excerpts
from a 1992 interview with NPR's Lynn Neary and a 2004 NPR tribute
Parks Library and Museum Located on the Montgomery, Alabama
campus of Troy University.
Negro Improvement Association and African Communities League
Social, charitable, communitarian, and educational organization founded
by Marcus Garvey to uplift people of African ancestry.