Africana Studies: Find Resources

Slavery in America and the World: History, Culture, & Law includes every statute and reported case on slavery from U.S. colonies and states. Content covers legal materials, historical documents, and scholarly commentary. The collection provides essential primary sources. This resource supports research in legal history, African American studies, and social justice.

America: History & Life provides abstracts and full text for articles, dissertations, and book reviews related to North American history and culture. The database includes content from 1964 forward, with English abstracts for foreign language articles. Coverage spans social, cultural, political, and economic history. This resource is essential for historical research, academic writing, and understanding North American historical developments.

HistoryMakers contains over 9,000 hours of first-person video interviews with African Americans from various walks of life. Content includes interviews conducted across the United States and internationally. The collection preserves personal narratives and historical perspectives. This resource is invaluable for African American studies, oral history, and social history research.

Historical Abstracts plus Full Text covers the history of the world excluding the United States and Canada. Content includes academic journals in over 40 languages dating back to 1955. Coverage encompasses political, social, economic, and military history. This database is essential for historical research and historiography.

Art Full Text provides international coverage of arts-related publications, including scholarly journals and art magazines. The database offers full-color PDF articles and spans traditional and contemporary art forms. Content includes critical analysis, exhibition reviews, and artistic techniques. This resource supports research in art history, criticism, and practice.

Kanopy provides access to thousands of films including documentaries, educational content, and classic cinema. The collection includes content from the Criterion Collection and leading educational producers. Videos support curriculum needs across academic disciplines. This platform serves both classroom instruction and independent learning.