The library of Black America

A collection of writings in which African-American men and women share their impressions and experiences from the Civil War.

A collection of speeches, writings, arguments, opinions, and reminiscences by Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall.

Traces the evolution of African-American humor over the course of two centuries through a collection of jokes, anecdotes, satire, poems, snaps, tales, toasts, riffs, and stand-up sketches.

Presents a selection of short works by African-American leader Frederick Douglass, including speeches, letters, articles, and editorials.