Reconstruction
Reconstruction in U.S. History (1865–1877) Reconstruction, spanning from 1865 to 1877, was a transformative yet tumultuous period in U.S. history following the Civil War. It...
Category : History
Bessie Stringfield
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In 1930, Bessie Stringfield became the first African American woman to ride her motorcycle across the United States solo. Her feat was credited with breaking...
Daisy Bates
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Daisy Bates, an influential figure in the civil rights movement, played a pivotal role in the fight for equality and justice in the United States....
Blanche K. Bruce
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Blanche Kelso Bruce, born on March 1, 1841, in Farmville, Virginia, emerged from the shackles of slavery to become a trailblazing figure in American history....
Bessie Coleman
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Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was a pioneering American aviator. She became the first African American woman and the first Native...
Sojourner Truth
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Sojourner Truth, born Isabella Baumfree, was an African American woman who became one of the most prominent advocates for women’s rights in the 19th century....
Crispus Attucks
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Crispus Attucks was an African-American man killed during the Boston Massacre and thus believed to be the first casualty of the American Revolution. Crispus Attucks...
Fannie Lou Hamer
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Fannie Lou Townsend Hamer rose from humble beginnings in the Mississippi Delta to become one of the most important, passionate, and powerful voices of the...
Robert Smalls
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Robert Smalls, born into slavery on April 5, 1839, in Beaufort, South Carolina, rose to become an influential figure in American politics, publishing, business, and...
Hiram R. Revels
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Hiram Rhodes Revels (1827-1901) was a significant figure in American history, known for his groundbreaking achievements. He was an African-American minister, educator, and politician, and...