African American communities were not thought of by our government in the same way as more affluent or white communities. The modern civil rights movement focuses on expanding opportunity so that ...

African-Americans have fought for the United States throughout its history, defending and serving ... In 1948 with the demand for civil rights mounting, President Harry S. Truman ordered ...

The American creation story is based on freedom ... Texas – “[A]ll white men are and of right ought to be entitled to equal civil and political rights; that the servitude of the African race, as ...

The Queen of Soul remained a prominent face - and voice - for African American civil rights throughout her life. In 2015, President Barack Obama said: "American history wells up when Aretha sings." ...

Three young men in Mississippi were killed by the Ku Klux Klan in 1964 because they were helping to register Black men and women to vote.

The 15th Amendment marked a pivotal moment in American history ... African Americans continued to face significant obstacles designed by Southern states to circumvent the amendment. The Civil ...

Angelou’s eloquent prose and powerful voice made her a celebrated literary figure and a key figure in the civil rights movement. She collaborated with leaders and African American history makers ...

Travel isn't just about visiting new places; it’s about experiencing a powerful way to connect with African American history ...

Throughout the 2024 election, the GOP’s mishandling of American history dominated newspaper ... to the home of progressive reforms such as civil rights, voting rights, housing rights, and ...

Civil Rights Attorney Fred D. Gray Sr ... a diverse Peace & Justice Initiative was formed in Columbia to “explore the legacy ...

Oprah Winfrey was an early supporter of the National Museum of African American History and Culture ... segregation and Civil Rights as well as music, sports and entertainment.

Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Denison University for class discussions and an onstage conversation on Oct. 23.