The March on Washington was the largest protest gathering in the American civil rights movement. Thousands of protesters... MoreThe March on Washington and Its Legacy
In the 1950s, NASA relied on human computers. These skilled women did calculations by hand. While astronauts and their a... MoreHidden Heroes: The Human Computers of NASA
After World War I, many African Americans found a welcoming home in Paris while the fight for civil rights continued in ... MoreBlacks in Paris: African American Culture in Europe
In 1954, segregation in public schools was banned. But the road to desegregate American schools was long and difficult. ... MoreDaisy Bates and the Little Rock Nine
During the American Civil War, escaped slaves found refuge near Union forts. They formed communities called contraband c... MoreThe Grand Contraband Camp
Gender and Race in Sports examines the historical successes and struggles of female athletes of color. From pioneers to ... MoreGender and Race in Sports
Motown music emerged in the United States in the 1960s. It launched the careers of many African American musicians. Moto... MoreThe Making of Motown
Barbara Jordan’s work as an educator, a lawyer, and a politician helped shape the American civil rights movement. Barbar... MoreBarbara Jordan: Politician and Civil Rights Leader
In 1931, nine black teenagers were arrested in Alabama. The young men were accused of crimes they did not commit, includ... MoreThe Scottsboro Boys
In 1960, six-year-old Ruby Bridges walked into William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, Louisiana. She became th... MoreRuby Bridges and the Desegregation of American Schools
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