Former Secretary of State Colin Powell Has Died at Age 84
He was the first Black man to hold the position, amid a long and impactful career as a soldier and statesman.
Yasuke, the African Samurai
A mysterious dark-skinned warrior rose to prominence in 16th-century Japan.
8 Eye-Opening Books About the Underground Railroad
Discover in-depth accounts about the escape routes taken by enslaved African Americans.
30 Important Women in History You May Not Have Heard of
These women are vital to history. Discover why.
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9 Coffee Table Books Filled with Stunning Historical Photographs
A picture is worth a thousand words.
16 Books About MLK That Reveal the Man Behind the Civil Rights Icon
Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.
The Incredible Story of the Harlem Hellfighters, WWI's Staunch Infantry Heroes
The men who were the Harlem Hellfighters were brave, courageous, and true.
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10 African American History Books Every American Should Read
Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.
The Extraordinary Life of Eugene Bullard, the First African American Military Pilot
After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.
6 Illuminating Books About the Reconstruction Era
Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.
Stagecoach Mary: The Postal Worker Who Became A Legend of the Wild West
The first African American female postal worker was renowned for more than her groundbreaking status.
Harriet Tubman was the First Woman to Lead a U.S. Military Operation
Tubman led 150 men in a military operation that freed 750 enslaved people and wreaked havoc on Confederate troops.
This Once-Enslaved Woman Disguised Herself as a Man to Enlist in the U.S. Army
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
Illuminating Books About the History of Race in America
These enlightening books examine the history and sociology of race.
Black Patriots and Loyalists: An Untold Story of the Revolutionary War
Rediscover the forgotten battles of America's most defining war.
The Slave Who Stole A Confederate Ship And Sailed His Way to Freedom
Robert Smalls commandeered a ship, freed dozens of other slaves, and convinced President Lincoln to allow black men to serve in the Union Army.
10 Essential Historical Nonfiction Books
Take your mind off the current world with riveting true accounts of history's most poignant moments.
This Former Slave Became The First African American West Point Grad
Henry Flipper, born a slave, beat astonishing odds and overcame classmates' racism to become the first black graduate in 1877.
