Controlling our narrative
Our website, podcast, and community show and tell a holistic story about Black men.
The Black Male Archives is more than a database. The website was started to highlight the many characteristics, professions, and perspectives of Black men. Our mission is to capture, curate, and promote positive stories about Black men across the world while inspiring and informing younger generations.
Our vision is to change the narrative of Black men displayed in the news and the general media around the globe.
What's in the archives
News citations
Citations for news articles from 2000 to the present, indexed by city and topic.
View →Scholarly work
Scholarly articles, dissertations, and books by and about Black men.
View →Photographs
Portraits and moments from decades of Black life.
View →Videos
Documentaries, interviews, and narrated speeches.
Watch →How the archives are used
Equity, diversity, and inclusion
Enhance the research experience for all users by demonstrating that they are represented in the community as well as in the database content and curated collections in your library.
Research
Reliable scholarly, peer-reviewed content to bring awareness and perspective to research. Deliver high-quality, targeted information specifically curated by librarians.
Genealogy
Genealogy research allows one a chance to reach into their family's past and learn about their history, previous ways of life, religion, traditions, dishes, and even events that have shaped a family's past and present.