Nov 20, 2024 · African American Heritage. The Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the Black experience. This page highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media.

African Americans have played a central role in shaping U.S. history. From slavery and its abolition to the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and military, scientific, cultural and...

Jan 31, 2025 · Black History Month wasn’t always a monthlong celebration. In February 1926, historian and author Carter G. Woodson created Negro History Week. It was a weeklong celebration in an effort to teach people about African-American history and the contributions of …

Learn about the organized effort to keep segregation in place and landmark events, such as the Freedom Summer, when thousands of Mississippians and out-of-state supporters came together to register black Mississippians to vote.

Jan 31, 2025 · Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1 WASHINGTON -- Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the ...

Mar 17, 2022 · Black Americans have been freedom-seekers, soldiers, intellectuals, teachers, entrepreneurs, and activists. They have challenged the nation to live up to its ideals of equality, justice, and liberty. Our national parks and historic places preserve diverse stories of …

The many African American heritage sites protected and maintained by the Department honor the contributions the Black community has made and continue to make to our nation. To celebrate Black history this month and every month, explore some of …

6 days ago · How a former enslaved person helped make Black History Month a national celebration 03:12. Beginning Feb. 1, schools, museums and communities across the nation will mark the start of Black History ...

Learn how enslaved African American people in and around Charleston navigated the landscape of slavery using their abilities, skills, and intellect, and learn of their lasting contributions to society by visiting our online Searchable Museum. Start Your Journey Charleston?

Jan 31, 2025 · In 2024 President Biden made his final proclamation in support of Black History month, noting, “Unbowed by the forces of hate and undaunted as they fought for centuries against slavery ...