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African Americans have played a central role in shaping U.S. history. From slavery and its abolition to the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and military, scientific, cultural and political achievements, explore key moments, milestones and figures in Black History.
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More to History: How One Woman Fed the Montgomery Bus Boycott

In the 1950s, over 40,000 citizens of Montgomery Alabama boycotted the city’s segregated bus service for 381 days. A massive undertaking that was funded—and fed—by a clandestine group of women.

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Tulsa Race Massacre
7:13 minTV-PG

How the Tulsa Race Massacre Began

The deadliest race massacre in American history started with two people.

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Tulsa, Oklahoma's "Black Wall Street"
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How a Black Wall Street Was Established in Tulsa, Oklahoma

Greenwood provided an opportunity for Black Americans to accumulate wealth during a time of racial terror.

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The Tuskegee Airmen’s Fight For Equality

Returning home from war, the Tuskegee Airman continued to face racial discrimination.

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Tuskegee Airmen
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Who Were the Tuskegee Airmen?

Meet the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of pilots who overcame racism and prejudice to become decorated war heroes of World War II.

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7:00 minTV-PG

John Lewis: The Modern American Hero

John Lewis was an American politician and civil rights activist who put his life on the line to lead countless protests for justice.

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4:54 minTV-PG

The Story of Bloody Sunday

Peaceful civil rights protestors were met with violence by police officers in Selma, Alabama in what became known as “Bloody Sunday.”

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Birmingham Alabama civil rights march
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The Fight Against Segregation in Birmingham

During the Jim Crow era, Birmingham, Alabama was a city under siege, ruled by a strict segregationist.

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5:44 minTV-PG

The Heroic Legacy of Henry Johnson

Henry Johnson wan a member of the military regiment known as the Harlem Hellfighters.

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The Harlem Hellfighters’ Daring Offensive in Séchault

During World War I’s Meuse‑Argonne Offensive, the Harlem Hellfighters led a daring assault in the French town of Séchault.

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More to History: W.E.B. Du Bois Rethinks Race in Cities

W.E.B. Du Bois laid the foundation for the study of systemic racism in America’s cities.

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More To History: Jesse Owens Wins Gold

In 1936, Jesse Owens won four gold medals at the Summer Olympics during a pivotal moment in world history.

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