HISTORICAL
Association for the Study of African American Life and History
The mission of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is to promote, research, preserve, interpret and disseminate information about African-American life, history and culture to the global community.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) is headquartered in Washington, D.C., temporarily on the campus of Howard University.  The Association operates as local, state, and international branches promoting greater knowledge of African-American history through a program of education, research, and publishing.
www.asalh.org


EDUCATIONAL
American Association of School Administrators
The American Association of School Administrators, founded in 1865, is the professional organization for more than 13,000 educational leaders across America and in many other countries. 

These school system leaders are responsible for improving the quality of districts' educational systems and often represent high-quality public education in general for the community. As leaders, together we can help shape the future of America through our commitment to democracy as a way of life. Our students form the fabric of America, its values, products, services and growth.
www.aasa.org

National Education Association
The NEA has a long, proud history of advocating for its members, America's children, and public schools. Founded in 1857 "to elevate the character and advance the interests of the profession of teaching and to promote the cause of popular education in the United States," NEA has remained constant in its commitment to its original mission, as evidenced by the current mission statement:

To fulfill the promise of a democratic society, the National Education Association shall promote the cause of quality public education and advance the profession of education; expand the rights and further the interest of educational employees; and advocate human, civil, and economic rights for all.

NEA believes every child in America, regardless of family income or place of residence, deserves a quality education. In pursuing its mission, NEA has determined that it will focus the energy and resources of its 2.7 million members on improving the quality of teaching, increasing student achievement, and making schools safer, better places to learn.
www.nea.org

The National Alliance of Black School Educators
NABSE is the nation’s premiere non-profit organization devoted to furthering the academic success for the nation’s children - particularly children of African descent. Now in its 34th year, NABSE boasts a membership of more than 6,700 preeminent educators including teachers, administrators, superintendents as well as corporate and institutional members. Founded in 1970, by Dr. Charles D. Moody, Sr., NABSE is dedicated to improving both the educational experiences and accomplishments of African American youth through the development and use of instructional and motivational methods that increase levels of inspiration, attendance and overall achievement.
www.nabse.org

Black Collegian
The online literature resource for students of color
www.black-collegian.com/issues/2ndsem01/books2001-2nd.shtml

African-American Scholarships and Internships
www.littleafrica.com/resources/scholarships.htm

HBCUs
A list of Historically Black Colleges and Universities
www.littleafrica.com/resources/colleges.htm


LOCATIONS
For more historical context to the DVD themes and lesson plans, we've compiled a list of places to visit - either in person or online - to further enrich the Freedom's Song experience for your students.

Cultural Center Sites

Historic Sites

Memorial Sites

Monument Sites

Museum Sites

If you know of a location we should add, be sure to send us a note via the contact page.