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Whether you’re searching for the best book recommendations or sifting through tales of the past, we’ve got all the history stories you need to satisfy your curiosity.
Over 90 years after his birth, we look back on King's legacy with these vital reads.
The men who were the Harlem Hellfighters were brave, courageous, and true.
Meet extraordinary individuals; explore communities; deepen your understanding of America.
After facing racism in America, Bullard made a home in France, where he became the first African American military pilot during World War I.
Explore how the most violent conflict in American history led to a defining period for the country, and its influence on our current era.
The first African American female postal worker was renowned for more than her groundbreaking status.
Tubman led 150 men in a military operation that freed 750 enslaved people and wreaked havoc on Confederate troops.
Cathay Williams was inspired to join the U.S. Army during her time pressed into service in the Civil War.
These enlightening books examine the history and sociology of race.
Rediscover the forgotten battles of America's most defining war.
Robert Smalls commandeered a ship, freed dozens of other slaves, and convinced President Lincoln to allow black men to serve in the Union Army.
Take your mind off the current world with riveting true accounts of history's most poignant moments.
Henry Flipper, born a slave, beat astonishing odds and overcame classmates' racism to become the first black graduate in 1877.
The legendary performer carved a path of politics and persistence.
The woman who helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom.
These eye-opening books will transport you to the darkest era of American history.
Rediscover what America has meant from 1776 to the modern day.
Bass Reeves was the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi–and one of the most beloved.
In celebration of Black Women's History Month, discover another side of iconic black women.
An African American volunteer infantry regiment from Massachusetts gave their courage and their lives to protect the Union.
By John Freund