Carrons Funeral Home recognizes the importance of the contributions of People of color.  Here are links that celebrate and educate the importance of Black History. We hope that you will share this newsletter with your family, kids and friends.

 

I. Kids Corner   

 

1.      Culture & Change Black History in America
Meet famous African Americans, listen to jazz music, publish your own writing, and explore history with our interactive timeline. Presented by Scholastic.

2. Heart and Soul: A Celebration of African-American Music
   Brought to you by World Book.
   
   
3. Africans in America.
   This web site is a companion to Africans in America, a six-hour public television series. It chronicles the history of racial slavery in the United States -- from the start of the Atlantic slave trade in the 16th century to the end of the American Civil War in 1865.
   
   
4. Black History: It's Not Just For February
   by Darryl Byrd
   
   
5. Quizzes for Kids  Test Your Childs Knowledge of African American History.

 

II.                 Other Black History links of Interest

       
      1.  The Journey Interactive Timeline on Black History.

      2.   Introduction to African American Genealogy
            Trace Your Family Tree Step-by-Step

     3. Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc.
   The Afro-American Historical and Genealogical Society, Inc. (AAHGS) strives to           preserve African-ancestored family history, genealogy, and cultural diversity by teaching research techniques and disseminating information throughout the community.

      
    4. Notable African –Americans From A-Z

500 Notable African Americans and History. “Freedom is never Given it is Won”
A Phillip Randolph.

A. Complete Site Click Here  History, Timelines, Contemporary Issues and        Special features

 

5. The History Channel Complete T.V. Schedule and Video & Audio Honoring Black History Month

 

     6. Gone But Not Forgotten Remembering those who have left us in 2005