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Black History Resources

African American history is present throughout thousands of documents available through this website. This page offers direct access to highlighted resources centering the history of African Americans in New York State. New York's history is the history of all its communities. Explore the resources below to discover the rich history of New York's Black residents.

For Black History Month the New York State Archives and New York State Library Manuscripts and Special Collections presents, Embattled: The Triumphs and Trials of Black New York Soldiers. This exhibit focuses on the achievements of Black military regiments and their fight for equality on and off the battlefield. The display features a variety of images, letters, government documents and other records from the Civil War, World War I and World War II eras and will be showcased in the 11th floor lobby of the Cultural Education Center during the month of February. For a closer look at some of these documents, click on the Military Service link below. 

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Black History Resources from the New York State Museum