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History of Black History & African American Timeline (Civil Rights, Famous People)

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

Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about famous firsts by black Americans, read about the history of black history, and find information about milestones in black history.

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

History & Timelines

• The History of Black History
• African-American History Timeline
• Famous Firsts by African Americans
• Encyclopedia: Civil Rights
• Civil Rights Timeline
• For Kids: Civil Rights Heroes
• The March on Washington
• Important Cities in Black History
• The Tuskegee Syphilis Experiment
• Timeline: Slavery in America
• Notable Speeches by African Americans
• Ten Important Supreme Court Decisions in Black History

Main Black History Month page.