African American History
Untold Stories of American History
Explore the lives of little-known changemakers who left their mark on the country
These Are the New Faces of American Portraiture
In its 16th year, the Outwin Portrait Competition reflects the stunning vision of contemporary portrait-based art
Meet Diane Nash, the Civil Rights Icon Awarded the U.S.' Highest Civilian Honor
The 84-year-old activist received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in recognition of her leadership during the 1960s fight against segregation
The Southbound Underground Railroad Brought Thousands of Enslaved Americans to Mexico
Rather than head north, many of those in bondage made a different treacherous journey in a bold quest for freedom that historians are now unearthing
The True History Behind Baz Luhrmann's 'Elvis'
The new film dramatizes the life and legend of Elvis Presley from the perspective of his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker
The Black Buffalo Soldiers Who Biked Across the American West
In 1897, the 25th Infantry Regiment Bicycle Corps embarked on a 1,900-mile journey from Montana to Missouri
The First Broadway Theater to Bear a Black Woman's Name Will Honor Lena Horne
The Brooks Atkinson Theater will be renamed for the award-winning actor, singer and civil rights activist
A Museum Exploring the African American Experience Is Coming to Charleston
Slated to open early next year, the space will explore the legacy and contributions of enslaved people and their descendants
The 15 Best Small Towns to Visit in 2022
From the alleged birthplace of Paul Bunyan to the original gateway to Yellowstone, these towns are buzzing with activity
A Century Ago, the Lincoln Memorial's Dedication Underscored the Nation's Racial Divide
Seating was segregated, and the ceremony's only Black speaker was forced to drastically revise his speech to avoid spreading "propaganda"
Nine Army Bases Honoring Confederate Leaders Could Soon Have New Names
Proposed by a government panel, the suggested title changes honor several women and people of color
What Did the Suffragists Really Think About Abortion?
Contrary to contemporary claims, Susan B. Anthony and her peers rarely discussed abortion, which only emerged as a key political issue in the 1960s
A Brief History of Red Drink
The obscure roots of a centuries-old beverage that’s now a Juneteenth fixture
Unlocking the Secrets of the 'Clotilda,' the Last Known Slave Ship
Archaeological divers spent 10 days evaluating the sunken ship in the Mobile River, and took samples for possible traces of DNA
Did an Enslaved Woman Try to Warn the Americans of Benedict Arnold's Treason?
New research sheds light on Liss, who was enslaved by the family of a Culper Spy Ring leader and had ties to British spymaster John André
How a Failed Assassination Attempt Pushed George Wallace to Reconsider His Segregationist Views
Fifty years ago, a fame-seeker shot the polarizing politician five times, paralyzing him from the waist down
Subjected to Painful Experiments and Forgotten, Enslaved 'Mothers of Gynecology' Are Honored With New Monument
The statues acknowledge the suffering of bondswomen overshadowed by the white doctor who operated on them without their consent
Jamestown, North America's First Permanent English Colony, Could Soon Be Underwater
Flooding risk has landed the site on the National Trust for Historic Preservation's list of most endangered places
Gilded Age Excess Lived on at the 2022 Met Gala
Celebrities paid tribute to the era of extravagance through gold-adorned ensembles, splashy headdresses and more
The Trailblazing Black Entrepreneurs Who Shaped a 19th-Century California Boomtown
Though founded by Confederates, Julian became a place of opportunity for people of color—and a model for what the U.S. could look like after the Civil War
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