Wikipedia is not a reliable source for academic writing or research; it is a tertiary source as a quick "ready reference", to get a sense of a concept or idea.
However, citation of Wikipedia in research papers may be considered unacceptable, because Wikipedia is not a reliable source.
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Photos - WEBSITE > PHOTO or ILLUSTRATION for photos created before year 2000
Photos - WEBSITE > PHOTO or IMAGE (born digital) for photos created after year 2000
Blogs - WEBSITE > BLOG
Biographical information - WEBSITE > WEBPAGE
African American Literature Book Club
"Explore AALBC.com and immerse yourself in the richness of the African American literary tradition.
AALBC.com (African American Literature Book Club) is the oldest, largest, and most frequently visited, web site dedicated to books by or about people of African descent. Started in 1997, AALBC.com is a widely recognized source of author profiles, book and film reviews, book recommendations, event information, discussion forums, writer resources, interviews, articles, videos, and more."
BlackPast is dedicated to providing reliable information on the history of Black people across the globe, and especially in North America.