Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month."
More >>Americans have recognized black history annually since 1926, first as "Negro History Week" and later as "Black History Month."
More >>A surprisingly large number of "B" sides on old 45s of gospel songs deal with civil rights, despite the fact that the musicians' involvement might have been risky for them.
More >>A surprisingly large number of "B" sides on old 45s of gospel songs deal with civil rights, despite the fact that the musicians' involvement might have been risky for them.
More >>Born into slavery on a Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1822, Tubman was named Araminta by her enslaved parents, Ben and Rit Ross.
More >>Born into slavery on a Maryland's Eastern Shore in 1822, Tubman was named Araminta by her enslaved parents, Ben and Rit Ross.
More >>Colin L. Powell was appointed Secretary of State by George W. Bush on January 20, 2001, after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
More >>Colin L. Powell was appointed Secretary of State by George W. Bush on January 20, 2001, after being unanimously confirmed by the U.S. Senate.
More >>Condoleezza Rice was nominated for Secretary of State by George W. Bush on November 14, 2004, and assumed office on January 26, 2005.
More >>Condoleezza Rice was nominated for Secretary of State by George W. Bush on November 14, 2004, and assumed office on January 26, 2005.
More >>The National Park Service maintains a number of historic sites associated with black history. Those sites are featured here, each with a link to visitors information from the park service.
More >>The National Park Service maintains a number of historic sites associated with black history. Those sites are featured here, each with a link to visitors information from the park service.
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