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Interactive Map Shows How School Segregation Has Changed in Your TownSee how your neighborhood is faring.
“Blackbird” Revisited: How The Beatles’ Civil Rights Anthem Has Been Inspiring Artists for More Than 50 YearsHow Johann Sebastian Bach and the Little Rock Nine inspired one of The Beatles’ biggest hits—and one of the most covered songs ever recorded.
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11 Facts About the Freedom RidersHundreds of civil rights activists calling themselves Freedom Riders bravely held the nation accountable to its rules against segregation in 1961. Here are the facts you need to know.
What Happened to the Physical Copy of Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream” Speech?For two decades, the original copy of Martin Luther King Jr.’s iconic speech was stashed inside a Harry Truman biography for safekeeping.

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10 Famous Birthdays to Celebrate in JanuarySome of our favorite figures from history, literature, music, pop culture, and more were born in the first month of the year. Do you share a birthday with one of these famous folks?

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On December 1, 1955, a Bus Driver Had Rosa Parks Arrested—But It Wasn’t Their First EncounterRosa Parks changed the world on December 1, 1955, when she stood up for civil rights by sitting down. But who was the bus driver on the other side of history?
A National Monument Has Just Been Established to Honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-MobleyEmmett Till’s murder—and his mother's fight for justice—will be recognized across three sites in two states.
Icon / VideoCreated with Sketch.7 Facts About Lorraine HansberryBy the age of 34, Lorraine Hansberry was already the author of two plays that had appeared on Broadway. She should have been on course for a long and successful career—but tragically, that wouldn't happen. Still, her legacy has endured.
10 Fascinating Facts About Larry KramerWhile co-founding two of the most influential HIV/AIDS organizations in the U.S., he still had time to pen a landmark play and be nominated for an Academy Award.
How Marcus Garvey Bean Salad Became a Traditional Juneteenth DishBlack nationalist leader Marcus Garvey played a major role in the early civil rights movement. This Juneteenth dish has more of a connection to him than just his name.

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12 Illuminating Facts About Booker T. WashingtonBooker T. Washington was one of the most influential Black leaders of the 19th and early 20th centuries. Here are a few facts about this innovative educator.

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10 Black Suffragists You Should KnowSome Black suffragists may not be as well known as their white counterparts in the movement, but they made an indelible impact on history.

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13 Incredible Facts About Frederick DouglassThe list of Frederick Douglass's accomplishments is astonishing—respected orator, famous writer, abolitionist, civil rights leader, presidential consultant—even without considering that he was formerly enslaved.
8 Fascinating Facts About James BaldwinEven if you’ve read all of his work, there are still some things you might not know about the 'Go Tell It On the Mountain' author.
25 Unheralded Black American Pioneers and Trailblazers You Should KnowYou may not have heard of these groundbreaking Black innovators and creators in fields from science to comics.
10 Fascinating Facts About W.E.B. Du BoisW.E.B. Du Bois co-founded the NAACP—and was a victim of McCarthyism.

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9 Surprising Facts About Harriet TubmanFrom enslaved woman to Underground Railroad guide and Civil War spy, Harriet Tubman led a remarkable life.

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12 Historic Facts About Martin Luther King Jr.Martin Luther King Jr., the Atlanta native who became one of the most important figures in the civil rights movement, helped unite a divided nation.

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The 1958 Assassination Attempt That Left Martin Luther King Jr. a Single Sneeze Away From DeathWith a letter opener protruding from his chest, Martin Luther King Jr. reassured everyone that everything was ok. One sneeze later, it would not have been.

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'Stand For Your Truth': The Life and Legacy of Sacheen LittlefeatherIn 1973, Sacheen Littlefeather caused a national stir when she refused Marlon Brando’s Oscar for Best Actor in 'The Godfather.' Nearly 50 years later, the activist received a long overdue apology for the abuse and discrimination she endured.
The Longest Filibuster in History Lasted More Than 24 HoursIn 1957, South Carolina Senator Strom Thurmond made a marathon argument against integration.
New York City Is Getting a Jackie Robinson MuseumThe iconic baseball player and civil rights leader will see his life story told in a New York City museum.
8 Facts About the Stonewall RiotsThe Stonewall Riots were a watershed moment for the LGBTQ+ community in the US, but here are some important facts you might not know the uprising.
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