This research guide draws inspiration and information from (and is deeply indebted to) the work of many Penn Staters who have undertaken their own efforts to advance and surface an understanding of the Black experience at Penn State.

Chief among these is African American chronicles: Black history at Penn State, a website curated by Darryl B. Daisey (Class of 1983), which gathers stories (video, text, and images) about the many African American students, faculty, staff, and alumni that have inspired and empowered the Penn State community. For many years, this website has been the go-to resource for understanding Penn State's Black history.

Additional important sources of information include (but are not limited to) materials created by the Penn State Forum on Black Affairs, Robin Hoecker, Maia Hill, Lisa Roney, and Lawrence Ball. This research guide was also made possible by decades of archival effort made by many Special Collections and University Archives employees.

This research guide was created (Fall 2022) by: Ben Goldman, University Archivist, Special Collections Library, Penn State and G. Johns, Metadata Specialist, Special Collections Library, Penn State