Black/African American Authors Project

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However, citation of Wikipedia in research papers may be considered unacceptable, because Wikipedia is not a reliable source.

NOODLETOOLS CITING TIPS - use the following templates in NoodleTools when citing these types of sources from the links below: 

• 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."

• African American Women Writers of the 19th Century

• A Brief Guide to the Harlem Renaissance

• Black Past

BlackPast is dedicated to providing reliable information on the history of Black people across the globe, and especially in North America.

• Cave Canem : A Home for Black Poetry

• National Museum of African American History & Culture Museum

• Poetry Archive

• Poetry Foundation