Black History

After slavery ended, many African Americans still faced segregation and discrimination in the South. In response to these conditions, many traveled to the North. Find out more in The Migration North,a title in the Black History series.

African slaves were first brought to what is now the United States by British colonists. When the United States became independent, some states continued to have slaves until the end of the Civil War. Find out more in Slavery, a title in the Black History series.

Reconstruction was a period of time shortly after the Civil War. The U.S. Constitution was changed in order to ensure freedom for African Americans. Find out more in Reconstruction, a title in the Black History series.

Civil rights are the basic rights guaranteed to the citizens of a country. The Civil Rights Movement fought to ensure that African Americans would have these rights. Find out more in Civil Rights Movement, a title in the Black History series.

During the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, African Americans came to be recognized as equal citizens in the United States. In more recent years, African Americans have made important contributions to society in many fields, including politics, science, and film. Find out more in Contemporary Achievements, a title in the Black History series.