Alvin Ailey Dance Group
http://www.alvinailey.org
The Web site of this renowned dance organization includes a brief history plus a schedule of performances.
Archives of African American Music and Culture
http://www.indiana.edu/~aaamc/
Oral histories, photographs, audio and video recordings from Indiana University.
David C. Driskell Center for the Study of Art & Culture of African Americans and the Diaspora
http://www.driskellcenter.umd.edu/about/dcd.php
for the Study of Art & Culture of African Americans and the Diaspora
Association for the Study of African American Life
(Sets the national theme for Black History Month)
Geneas
http://www.afrigeneas.com/
The place to start for African American genealogy research. Includes a beginner’s guide, slave data, list of state and international resources, surname data, an online library, a mailing list and newsletter.
African American Genealogical Research
http://lcweb.loc.gov/rr/genealogy/bib_guid/afro.html
A guide to African American resources in the Library of Congress.
The African American Biographical Database
http://aabd.chadwyck.com/
The largest electronic collection of biographical information on African Americans from 1790 to 1950.
Building Blocks of African American Genealogy
http://www.genealogy.com/83_burroughs.html?
An online guide from Genealogy.com to African American genealogical research, from gathering oral history and family records, to researching slavery and slave owners.
The Freedman’s Savings and Trust Company and African American Genealogical Research
http://www.nara.gov/publications/prologue/freedman.html
This article, published by the National Archives, discuses using records of the Freedman’s Savings and Trust company for African American genealogical research.
National Museum of African American Heritage and Culture at the Smithsonian
http://nmaahc.si.edu/
Explore the many museums in the Smithsonian institution with African and African American art and artifacts.
allAfrica.com
http://www.allafrica.com
AllAfrica is the leading provider of African news and information worldwide. Search news articles by topic or region.
The Diaspora Project
http://www.thediasporaproject.com/
UCLA’s Center for Cultural Studies explores the different aspects of the African diaspora and its influence on world cultures. Read international and music news or research on topics ranging from health issues to Caribbean literature.
Gullah Music
http://www.knowitall.org/gullahmusic/
Go on a musical journey to find out how African music influenced many styles of music in American. Kids can also visit the Gullah tales section to read about the Little Red Hen and the Jealous Bragging Turtle.
Kwanzaa : A Celebration of Family, Community and Culture
http://www.officialkwanzaawebsite.org/
Kwanzaa creator Dr. Maulana Karenga’s official Kwanzaa site tells everything about the holiday, its origins, symbols, and significance.
The North Star: A Journal of African American Religion
http://northstar.vassar.edu/index2.html
This Web-only journal, associated with Vassar College and the American Academy of Religion, provides scholarly articles and information on resources and events in the field of African American religious history.
Soul Food Cookbook
http://www.soulfoodcookbook.com/
Search for recipes from African American and Caribbean cultures or submit your own.
These are some of my favorite links:
40Acres.com
Spike Lee Joint
African American World
http://www.pbs.org/wnet/aaworld/
The Arts, Geneology and Culture
African Voices Magazine
http://www.africanvoices.com/
African Voices magazine online
American Black Film Festival
http://www.abff.com/
The ABFF is committed to making an impact through cinema.
Black America Web
http://blackamericaweb.com/
Radio Host Tom Joyner’s Social Network
BlackNews.com
www.blacknews.com
Daily News for Black Professionals
Black Star News
http://www.blackstarnews.com/
NYC’s Investigative online newspaper
Carol’s Daughter
http://www.carolsdaughter.com
Personal and Beauty Care Items Inspired by Nature
City of Newark, NJ
http://www.ci.newark.nj.us/
Newark’s Official Website
Cultured Expressions
http://culturedexpressions.com/
African textiles, gifts, home decor and more
M.K. Asante Jamil, A.C. Mangan
http://www.jamilmangan.com/
Actor/Director/Teaching Artist
http://mkasante.com/
Filmmaker/Author
Nat’l Museum of African American History, Art & Culture,
http://nmaahc.si.edu/
Washington, DC
Newark Arts Council
www.NAC.org
Newark, NJ’s arts service organization
Newark School of the Arts
http://www.newarkschoolofthearts.org/
Music, Dance, Drama & Visual Arts Classes for all Ages
Newark Symphony Hall
http://www.newarksymphonyhall.org 
Newark’s Premiere Concert Hall
New Jersey Performing Arts Center
www.njpac.org
New Jersey’s Premier Performing Arts Center
Preston Bailey
http://www.prestonbailey.com/
Events Planner, Floral Designer to the Stars
Tavis Smiley
http://www.tavistalks.com/
News of interest to Black America
Umoja Dance Company
http://www.umojadancestudio.org/
African Dance Ensemble founded by Karen Love
WBGO-Jazz 88
www.wbgo.org
New Jersey-based Jazz Radio Station
Essence Magazine