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Black Life in America—a unique digital archive of news media—presents the broad sweep of African American history. By offering balanced coverage from diverse sources published from 1704 through present day, this multi-disciplinary resource is crucial for the study and interpretation of historical and current events.

This primary source collection offers an expansive window into centuries of African American history and illustrates the significant impacts African Americans have had on culture, the arts, science, politics, religion and more.

  • Comprehensive coverage of the African American experience from the early 18th century to the present day
  • Sourced from more than 19,000 American and global news sources, including over 400 current and historical Black publications
  • An easy-to-use online resource—updated daily—for research and the study of Black Life in America