Black History (past 100 years): Home

It's the "Golden Age" in African American culture, manifest in literature, music, stage performances and art.

Rosa parks takes a stand by staying seated

One thousand soldiers are sent to enforce integration and protect eh lives of nine black students.

The federal government is given more power to protect citizens against discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, or national origin.

A march from Selma to Montgomery to protest voter restrictions. Marchers are attacked by police with whips, nightsticks, and tear gas. the attack is broadcast on television.

Assassinated for urging his followers to defend themselves against white aggression "by any means necessary".

Founded in 1966 in Oakland, California, the Black Panther Party for Self Defense was the era’s most influential militant black power organization. An overview of the organization provided by the National Museum of African American History & Culture in Detroit, MI

Victims featured in this exhibit were chosen as a representative sample of the wide-ranging types of vile attacks that have terrorized Black Americans for centuries.

Held to restore and revitalize the black community

The first African American to be appointed as the Secretary of State.

Protesting the oppression of black people and people of color by kneeling during the national anthem at a preseason NFL game.

Honored by the ACLU, awarded the "Muhammad Ali Legacy Award", and is named GQ "Citizen of the Year"