Retracing Roots with 'The African-American National Biography' (April 16, 2008)

The video discusses a project led by Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham, focusing on documenting African American life stories. It highlights the importance of local leaders in history, shares stories of notable figures, and emphasizes the need to expand historical narratives. The project aims to make these stories accessible through a biographical dictionary, encouraging contributions from the public to ensure comprehensive representation.

What is the primary aim of the African American National Biography project?

• To create a new online magazine

• To document life stories of African Americans

• To provide a platform for African American artists

• To publish a series of novels

Who are the key figures behind the African American National Biography project?

• Carter G. Woodson and John Redman

• Henry Louis Gates Jr. and Evelyn Brooks Higginbotham

• George Washington Bush and Stagecoach Mary

• WEB Dubois and Booker T. Washington

What criteria were used to select individuals for the biographical dictionary?

• Only national leaders were included

• Selection based on public voting

• Focus on local leaders and their historical impact

• Only individuals from the 20th century

Which historical figure is mentioned as a favorite due to their unique profession?

• Kathy Williams

• Melnea Cass

• Richard Potter

• Alice of Dunks Ferry

What personal connection does one of the speakers have to the American Revolution?

• They discovered a new historical document

• They wrote a book about the Revolution

• Their ancestor fought in the American Revolution

• Their grandfather was a famous general

What is the project's goal regarding the number of entries in the biographical dictionary?

• To focus only on famous individuals

• To maintain the current number of entries

• To reduce the number of entries

• To increase the number of entries significantly

Who is the intended audience for the African American National Biography volumes?

• Only historians and researchers

• Institutions, schools, libraries, and African American families

• Exclusive clubs and societies

• Only online subscribers