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Broad collection of scholarly journals, magazines, and newspapers in most academic subjects. Also includes videos from the Associated Press. A great starting point for any topic!
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Full-text of core academic journal articles, books, and primary sources in 75 disciplines.
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Scholarly journals (2,500) and books (26,000) since 1995 in the Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Physical Sciences & Engineering, and Social Sciences & Humanities.

Library of Congress Subject Headings - African Americans
Library of Congress definition: "Here are entered works on citizens of the United States of Black African descent."
Library of Congress Subject Headings - Black people
Library of Congress definition: "Here are entered works on Black people who temporarily reside in the United States, such as noncitizens, students from abroad, etc."

Library of Congress African American History Online: A Resource Guide
"To begin your research in [the Library of Congress] Catalog or Digital Collections, it is important to remember to use search terms related to historical time periods. We suggest starting with 'African American' or 'Afro-American' or 'Black' or 'Negro' or 'Colored.'"