 The Black Thought and Culture Database is a beneficial resource that houses an assortment of nonfiction writings by a variety of American black leaders, teachers, artists, athletes, religious leaders, and other figures. This database covers about 250 years of history. Starting on the library's homepage, be sure to have the Databases tab selected. Typing in Black Thought and Culture will take you right to its launch page. Click Connect. The Black Thought and Culture's page offers five different searching and browsing options, with subsets that allow you to tailor your search. Under the Browse tab, you are able to browse by author, year, historical, or a personal event as well as a few others. What is unique about the personal event option allows you to browse under categories like religious experience, assault, or childbirth. The Black Thought and Culture Database offers two types of searches. The simple search is limited but allows you to search by author, year, written. The advanced search provides you with the option to search for more specific things like gender, nationality, or connection to a historical event. Lastly, another unique feature of this database is access to the Black Panther newspapers located under the Browse tab. Here, you can view various issues from the years 1967 through 1980. This database functions as a wonderful way to search for nonfiction writings from a variety of authors, historical events, and years. If you have any questions about this database or in general, be sure to ask a librarian.