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Negro League Baseball
History and key players in baseball's gone—but not forgotten—league Have you ever heard of Oscar Charleston? He's recognized by some as one of the most talented baseball players of all time. His…What You Need to Know About the Civil Rights Act
By Logan Chamberlain When people discuss the Civil Rights Act, they almost universally mean the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The first thing you need to know is that this is not the only important…Martin Luther King Speeches
Excerpts from King's most famous addresses Related Links Martin Luther King Day Timeline: Martin Luther King, Jr. The History of Martin Luther King Day Notable Speeches African…Offbeat National Parks
Looking north over Biscayne Bay at an island (at left) and at mangroves that line the shoreline (at back).Yosemite and Yellowstone are the jewels of our national park system. But you can find plenty…Milestones in African American Education
Find information on Black history and the major milestones in African-American education, including the first institute established for Black students, the first Black law school in the United States…Timeline: Martin Luther King, Jr. - Part III
Part III: National Figure 1963 1964 1965 Next: New Directions for Civil Rights 1963 King is arrested and jailed during anti-segregation protests in Birmingham; writes Letter…U.S. News: Same-Sex Marriage Ban Temporarily Overturned in California
Major U.S. news stories, from health-care reform to "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" Related Links 2010 Year in Review 2010 News of the…Three Branches of Government
In 1787 leaders of the states gathered to write the Constitution-a set of principles that told how the new nation would be governed. The leaders of the states wanted a strong and fair national…American Law
1788 The U.S. Constitution is formally ratified. 1791 The Bill of Rights is ratified. 1803 Marbury v. Madison is the first instance in which a law passed by Congress is declared…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…Trending
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