Frederick Douglass
Douglass quickly became known for his powerful oratory skills and his eloquent writing. He became a leading voice in the anti-slavery movement, delivering impassioned speeches...
Category : Politics
The Million Man March
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The Million Man March was a historic event that took place on October 16, 1995, in Washington, D.C. Organized by the Nation of Islam leader...
Ku Klux Klan
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Ku Klux Klan is either of two distinct U.S. hate organizations that have employed terror in pursuit of their white supremacist agenda. One group was founded...
Compromise of 1877
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Immediately after the presidential election of 1876, it became clear that the outcome of the race hinged largely on disputed returns from Florida, Louisiana, and...
Plessy v. Ferguson
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Plessy v. Ferguson was a landmark 1896 U.S. Supreme Court decision that upheld the constitutionality of racial segregation under the “separate but equal” doctrine. The...
The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution
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The 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution, passed by Congress on January 31, 1865, and ratified on December 6, 1865, abolished slavery in the...
George C. Wallace
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George C. Wallace was a four-time governor of Alabama and three-time presidential hopeful. He is best remembered for his 1960s segregationist politics. George C. Wallace...
Lyndon B. Johnson
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Lyndon B. Johnson, born on August 27, 1908, and passed away on January 22, 1973, was an American politician who served as the 36th President...
John F. Kennedy
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John F. Kennedy served in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate before becoming the 35th president in 1961. As president, Kennedy...