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African American Facts, Issues (Affirmative Action, Civil Rights Cases, Top Cities)

"Freedom is never given; it is won." -A. Philip Randolph

Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about recent developments in civil rights cases, milestones in affirmative action, population statistics regarding African Americans, and more.

Featured Biography Booker T. Washington Educator

Civil Rights

500 Notable African American Biographies A-Z List Civil Rights Leaders Figures in Abolitionism Government Officials Religious Leaders Scholars & Educators Scientists & Inventors Entertainers Actors Literary Figures Musicians Visual & Performing Artists Athletes Baseball Players Basketball Players Boxers Football Players Track and Field Athletes Other Athletes

Contemporary Issues & Facts

• Justice Overdue: Civil Rights Cases Reopened
• Medgar Evers
• Birmingham Church Bombing
• James Chaney, Andrew Goodman, and Michael Schwerner
• Emmett Till
• African Americans in the 111th Congress
• The History of Affirmative Action
• Affirmative Action Timeline
• Confederate Flag Controversy
• African Americans by the Numbers^Updated!
• Top Cities in the U.S. for African Americans
• Ten Cities of 100,000 or More with Highest Percentage of Blacks or African Americans
• The Wage Gap, by Gender and Race
• Black or African-American Population for the U.S. by Region
• Life Expectancy by Race and Sex

Main Black History Month page.