Sci-Fi Noir is a website that would be of interest to African Americans that enjoy science fiction.

We were contacted by Denise Bennerson recently. She wanted to make sure that we shared the Homeland Collections website with all of our Villagers. This will become your preferred entry point within cyberspace for all information on the United States Virgin Islands. Check it out today!

We found a website designed to provide travelers in the diaspora with information that will make their travel experience more enjoyable. Diaspora-Link is packed with events such as exhibits, parties, banquets, conferences, expos, seminars and other activity that would appeal to the african american traveler. Also, this website gives city by city weather, updates, news, travel books, and so forth. Are you planning to travel? Check 'em out!

Do you get tired of the wave of e-mail hoaxes and pranks which exploit naive users? Ancient myths like the cookie story will be back as newbies come online. The only solution is education. Right now these messages are only an annoyance, but it is only a matter of time before they ruin someone's reputation, career or bank account. Here are some links which will help to educate our Villagers:

• urban legends archive & classic internet myths
• computer virus myths
• internet chain letters
• fight spam on the internet
• responding to mail spam

African American Mystery Page is a site created by a sista that we 'met' in place in cyberspace known as BEBB! Her name is Valarie Daniels. When you visit her web site make sure to tell her where you heard about it!

Black pride is a tremendous starting point to a collection of hyperlinks centered on Black oriented resources. Be sure to explore the "don't miss" drop down menu for other topics.

Let's go 'old school' and check out the pictures, sound clips, lyrics, reviews, rumors and insights into the world of Curtis Mayfield.

Digital Schomburg provides African disaporan history and culture from the Schomburg Center. At this web site you'll find the first of a series of pictorial databases that will be part of the Digital Schomburg.

If you are into authors such as Terry Mcmillan, Connie Brisco, and E.Lynn Harris then you will probably enjoy DLastRomeo Homepage.

The diaspora is diverse and encompasses many different countries. However, often we forget that there are Blacks in canada. Stevens Brutus is a brother that we met while on Prodigy. He has created one of the few afro-canadien web sites in the world. Check out Grand Central Station for a unique experience!

Islam Online is a site that provides a wealth of information and insights into all aspects of the islamic faith.

The Khandi Pages are created by Mama Khandi. This is one deep sista! learn about afrikan khemistry and scientific approaches to improving our people. Also, find some extremely creative poetry and artwork! Tell Mama Khandi that Lutalo sent you!

The talented nth is a growing web-zine directed towards women of color and the pursuit of a meaningful career. At this site you'll find tips about clothing, appearance, resume-writing, a guide to professional organizations and more.

Check out the Tribal Science website to find the story of love, hate, ultimate evil, ultimate good, life, death, and destiny. Only for the creative people online!

Urban Style is another site hosted on Prodigy services. It is a place that will provide you with nightly discussions about the issues that impact your life. Everything from the decline of America's cities, Black images in the media, being Black and gay in America, to domestic violence.

Personal websites which tell the tales of other Villagers include:

• a.w. bolden (chicago, il)
• richard clement (lansing, mi)
• billy cunningham ii (chicago, il)
• darren haylock (belize, central america)
• eddie hicks (upstate new york)
• ajuan mance (eugene, or)
• melvin j. kenney (tampa bay, fl)
• ollie morgan (chicago, il)
• prema qadir (hawaii)
• "fast" eddie smith (los angeles, ca)
• carla "hashiki" young (new orleans, la)