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African-American Inventors

Homework Center – Frequently Asked Questions Inventions African-American Inventors Black Scientists & Inventors African American Inventors Bibliography African American…

African-American Population

America's historic Black population In 1790, when the first census was taken, African Americans numbered about 760,000—about 19% of the population. In 1860, at the start of the Civil War, the…

African-American Quotations

From Muhammad Ali to Andrew Young Compiled by Ann Marie Imbornoni   Try the African-American Quotations Quiz.     I never thought of losing, but now that it's…

Other Notable African-American Athletes

Dominique Dawes (gymnastics) Gabby Douglas (gymnastics) Lee Elder (golf) Calvin Peete (golf) Charlie Sifford (golf) Tiger Woods (golf) Anita DeFrantz (rowing/IOC) Freddy Adu (soccer)…

African American Holidays

African American Holidays: Kwanzaa, Juneteenth, Martin Luther King Jr. Day Black History Month is observed every February in the United States. Learn about the history, traditions, and…

African Americans by the Numbers

From the U.S. Census Bureau Find information on African-American populations, veterans, business-owners, incomes, home-owners, and more, in honor of Black History Month. Source: U.S. Census Bureau…

African Americans in the Military

The Fight for Recognition of African-American soldiers by Elissa Haney   In World War II, Black soldiers were sent to N. Africa to join the Allied Forces. Related Links Black…