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Filling in the Gaps

  Do you think that it seems like slavery casts a pall over our national heritage? It does. Do you think that this could ever be removed? No, of course it cannot be…

Uncovering African Roots

DNA Tests, New Technology Reveal African Heritage by David Johnson Photograph of slave cabin and occupants near Eufala, Alabama. (Source: Library of Congress) Howard University has assembled…

Underground Railroads

A short history of subterranean transport in America by Dan Shafto The interior of a women's car on the early New York subway. Modern systems not only integrate the sexes, but also modes of…

The History of Black History

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 that Black…

Black History: History and Timelines

Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about famous firsts by black Americans, read about the history of black history, and find information about milestones in…

Important Cities in Black History

    Atlanta to Washington, DC: landmarks in African-American history by David Johnson Chicago, Illinois at night Related Links Black History Features Black History Timeline…

Justice Overdue: Civil Rights Cases Reopened

Unpunished crimes revisited after decades of neglect FBI photographs of slain civil rights workers Andrew Goodman, James Earl Chaney, and Michael Schwerner Related Links Black History Month…

The Murder of Emmett Till

A "grotesque miscarriage of justice" Related Links Black History Month Black History Time Timeline Encyclopedia: Civil Rights For Kids: Civil Rights Heroes Martin Luther…