Arts and Culture

The African American Art & Culture Complex of San Francisco
A San Francisco based complex that encourages appreciation of art and culture through community programs and activities.
http://www.aaacc.org/

The African American Museum in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures, activities, and educational programs.
http://aampmuseum.org/

The African American Music and Culture Archives at Indiana University
A guide to Indiana University's research center archives.
http://www.indiana.edu/~aaamc/

African-American History Through the Arts
Students at Coral Gables Senior High School, FL trace the history of African Americans.
http://cghs.dade.k12.fl.us/african-american/index.htm

The African-American Mosaic Exhibition (Library of Congress)
This exhibit marks the publication of a Library of Congress resource guide for the study of Black history and culture.
http://www.lcweb.loc.gov/exhibits/african/intro.html

Afrofuturism: The Web Site
Explores technological effects on black culture and art. Featuring listserv information, bibliography, filmography, discography, and links.
http://www.afrofuturism.net/

Black Smart.net
An African American online community. Featuring free web servers, chat, forums, vintage movies, art gallery, music, book club, gifts, free genealogy course and more cultural resources.
http://www.blacksmart.net

The Center for the Arts of the African Diaspora
A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures, activities, educational programs, history and general information.
http://www.caadweb.org/

Daathrekh.com
A publishing company featuring science fiction, online comics, flash animated movies, interactive CD Roms, and full length novels.
http://www.daathrekh.com/

ETA Creative Arts Foundation
A Chicago cultural resource institution for the preservation and perpetuation of African-American ethnic aesthetic arts. Information about performances, classes, publications, and other programs available.
http://www.etacreativearts.org/

Ghettosoul
An online community featuring collections of Poetry and photographs.
http://ghettosoul.com/

Gullah Celebration
Annual event showcasing the rich cultural heritage of the Gullah people in the Lowcountry and Beaufort Area of South Carolina. Schedule, information about activities, and opportunities for vendors.
http://www.gullahcelebration.com

Gullah/Geechee Culture
Information the history, language, religion, and traditions of the Gullah, African descendents living off the coast of South Carolina, Georgia and Florida.
http://www.geocities.com/gullahpride/

Hammonds House Gallery and Resource Center
A guide to current and upcoming events, exhibits, lectures, activities, and educational programs at the Atlanta based fine art museum for African American art.
http://www.hammondshouse.org

The InkSpot
Spoken word and music series in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Site features news and upcoming events.
http://www.creators-child.com/

The Name Site
Lists African names with meanings, ethnic origins and pronunciation. Includes African proverbs and ethnic greeting cards.
http://www.namesite.com

National Conference of Artists, NY Chapter
Organization dedicated to the preservation, promotion and developing of African American culture and the African world experience.
http://ncanewyork.com/

Project Row Houses
A guide to the current and upcoming events of a public art project involving artists on issues of neighborhood revitalization, historic preservation, community service, and youth education.
http://www.projectrowhouses.org/

The Urban Griot
Includes essays, interviews and opinions.
http://www.blackauthors.com/

Western States Black Research and Educational Center
The largest private collection of African American culture in the Western United States. The collection includes Black literature, music, film, photographs and memorabilia.
http://www.wsbrec.org