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Feb 1, 2024 · Feb 1, 2024. 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...
The Root 100 is our annual list of the most influential African Americans, ages 25 to 45. It’s our way of honoring the innovators, the leaders, the public figures and the game changers whose...
Jan 30, 2024 · The unsung heroes. Their stories aren’t widely told, but these Black women and men helped shape history. By Nicquel Terry Ellis, Nicole Chavez, Chandelis Duster and Faith Karimi, CNN Published...
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,...
Jan 3, 2021 · Famous Black American Men and Women of the 20th Century. ThoughtCo. / Melissa Ling. By. Jennifer Rosenberg. Updated on January 03, 2021. Black men and women made great contributions to American society throughout the 20th century, advancing civil rights as well as science, government, sports, and entertainment.
Oct 27, 2009 · Among the prominent figures are Madam C.J. Walker, who was the first U.S. woman to become a self-made millionaire; George Washington Carver, who derived nearly 300 products from the peanut; Rosa...
Black history is the story of African Americans in the United States and elsewhere. Learn about Black History Month, Black leaders, the Great Migration, the civil rights movement and more.
