Feb 1, 2025 · Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman. They are revered...

Jan 18, 2024 · We’ve put together this list of just some of the inspiring famous Black Americans everyone should know for their representation and contributions to the struggle for equality. Use this list for class discussions during Black History Month or anytime of year. 1. Martin Luther King Jr. (1929-1968)

Feb 20, 2016 · Learn about black men and women that changed the world in their own unique way. Use it for little known black history facts or to build up resources for something else. Thanks to the dates at a glance, timelines are a cinch to put together.

Feb 1, 2023 · When it comes to pioneers in African American history, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Maya Angelou, James Baldwin, and Muhammad Ali are often mentioned—and rightfully so. But what do you know about other Black history heroes, like Claudette Colvin, Alice Coachman, or Shirley Chisholm?

Feb 25, 2017 · In honor of Black History Month, here's a look at 14 people who broke color barriers to become the first Black Americans to achieve historic accomplishments in politics, academics, aviation...

Feb 20, 2024 · From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

Feb 6, 2024 · From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

From enslaved workers in the 19th century to agricultural, industrial, and professional workers in the 20th and 21st centuries, Black men and women have always been vital to transforming and tooling America.

Feb 4, 2025 · Over the centuries, untold numbers of Black men and women in America have achieved great things against the odds. Pathfinders is a collective biography of 16 diverse American men and women of African descent who made their mark on American history in the 18th to 20th centuries. People who dared to dream, take risks, and create goals not only ...

Jan 31, 2025 · The origins of the month. 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 Black people.