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.
Paul Robeson: Artist and Activist
The legendary performer carved a path of politics and persistence.
Harriet Tubman: The Facts of an Extraordinary Life
The woman who helped hundreds of enslaved people find freedom.
12 Essential Books About Slavery in America
These eye-opening books will transport you to the darkest era of American history.
20 American History Books to Educate and Inspire Readers of All Ages
Rediscover what America has meant from 1776 to the modern day.
The Wild West's Toughest Lawman Was Born A Slave
Bass Reeves was the first black deputy marshal west of the Mississippi–and one of the most beloved.
7 Facts About Black Women Who Shaped History
In celebration of Black Women's History Month, discover another side of iconic black women.
The True Glory of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment
An African American volunteer infantry regiment from Massachusetts gave their courage and their lives to protect the Union.
A Slave No More: Two Men Who Escaped to Freedom
In David Blight's book, Wallace Turnage and John Washington recount their harrowing tales of escape from slavery.
How Muhammad Ali Became The Greatest: The Rise of a Legend
Muhammad Ali explores how the legendary boxer transcended the sport through politics, social activism, and his undeniable charm and charisma.
FBI Surveillance: Why the Bureau Investigated Famous Writers
James Baldwin, Ernest Hemingway, and other writers were investigated for everything from sympathy towards the Cuban Revolution to Communist Party ties.
A Missing Tuskegee Airman's Remains Were Identified After 74 Years
Captain Lawrence Dickson was just 24 when his red-tailed P-51 Mustang fighter was downed in 1944.
"I've Been to the Mountaintop": Revisiting the 1968 Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Gerald Posner examines that fateful day and the man responsible for King's murder in Killing the Dream.
