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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…

Brown v. Board of Education

On May 17, 1954, the Supreme Court ruled unanimously against segregation in schools George C. E. Hayes, Thurgood Marshall, James M. Nabrit (l-r) in front of the Supreme court, after winning…

The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment

The United States government did something that was wrong—deeply, profoundly, morally wrong. It was an outrage to our commitment to integrity and equality for all our citizens. . . . clearly racist…

Elizabeth City

(Encyclopedia) Elizabeth City, city (2020 pop. 18,631), seat of Pasquotank co., NE N.C., a port of entry on the Pasquotank River (which, with the…