More than two centuries after the birth of Frederick Douglass, few men or women have come close to achieving his skills as both an orator and an …
Why Americans Celebrate Black History Month in February
Does February have special historical significance? It definitely does. Learn about important figures and events in Black history as we explain the significance of February.
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It's been said that history is often written by the victors, but in the case of the Civil War, the saying might not hold true. Although the Union …
Americans have officially celebrated Black History Month since February 10, 1976, when President Gerald R. Ford established it as a national …
For the better part of a century, African Americans lived under the burden of what now are known as Jim Crow laws. This racist system of segregating …
His birthday is a national holiday in the U.S. His leadership in the struggle for civil rights and his nonviolent stance have made him an …