by Elissa Haney
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Americans have recognized Black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not…
Atlanta to Washington, DC: landmarks in African-American history
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Comprising 10% of the Union Army, Black troops played a vital role in the American Civil War
By Catherine McNiff
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A chronology of Black history from the early slave trade through Affirmative Action
by Borgna Brunner
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(Encyclopedia) history, in its broadest sense, is the story of humanity's past. It also refers to the recording of that past. The diverse sources of history include books, newspapers, printed…
"Freedom is never given; it is won." -A. Philip Randolph Featured Biography Booker T. Washington Educator 500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z ListCivil Rights LeadersFigures in…
Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the history of Black History Month, read biographies of famous African Americans, try our quizzes and crosswords…
by Elissa Haney
Dr. Carter G. Woodson Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not…
by Elissa Haney Dr. Carter G. Woodson Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month." What you might not know is…