An in-depth look at the history of African Americans on the Road from the 1930s to the 1960s and Beyond. Discover how the rise of the automobile brought new mobility and freedom to African Americans, ...
From 1866-1877, Reconstruction marked a brief era of interracial democracy, with Black Americans holding office and expanding education and public policy. Supported by efforts like the Freedmen’s ...
As our nation observes the 100 th anniversary of Black History Month, it is imperative to acknowledge the profound role of African Americans in shaping the economy, society, and governance of the ...
The National Museum of African American History and Culture has become a target of the Trump administration. The museum's director has stepped down since the White House began examining its exhibits ...
As the father of Black history, Carter G. Woodson had a simple goal — to legitimize the study of African American history and culture. To that end, in 1912, shortly after becoming the second African ...
Family members at the Taylor family home on Martha’s Vineyard. Credit: Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American ...