20th Century History

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking before crowd of 25,000 Selma To Montgomery, Alabama civil rights marchers, 1965 - Stephen F. Somerstein/Archive Photos/Getty Images

A Biography of Civil Rights Leader Martin Luther King Jr.

Interracial Relationships - Julia Aviles/Flickr.com

Exploring Interracial Relationships in History, Literature and Today

Barack and Michelle Obama - Photo by Mike Theiler-Pool/Getty Images

The Facts About How Black History Month Began

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Chicago police officers - Scott L./Flickr.com
Why the Illinois v. Wardlow Case Still Matters Today
Supreme Court case Illinois v. Wardlow allows police in high-crime areas to stop people for behaving suspiciously, but critics say it's unfair.
Former slaves were often fined after the passage of the Black Codes. - Photo by Interim Archives/Getty Images
Why You Should Know the History of the Black Codes
What were the laws known as the Black Codes? After slavery, they criminalized African Americans and have ties to today’s prison industrial complex.
August Wilson - Photo by Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic, Inc.
A Biography of August Wilson: The Playwright Behind 'Fences'
August Wilson's work is reaching more people thanks to the adaptation of his play 'Fences' into a film. With this biography, learn more about him.
Viola Desmond - Bank of Canada/Flickr.com
Why Viola Desmond Is Known as the Rosa Parks of Canada
Who is Viola Desmond? This biography details how she fought segregation, leading her to become the first Canadian woman on the $10 banknote.
Fidel Castro - Jorge Rey / Getty Images News
Why Blacks Worldwide Had Complex Relationship With Fidel Castro
Fidel Castro’s death revealed that blacks in and out of Cuba didn’t necessarily view him as an evil dictator but as an ally. Here’s why.
Donald Trump - Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images
7 Ways to Fight Injustice During Trump's Presidency
Donald Trump's triumphant presidential run stunned many, but if you're a liberal, don't give up. Fight injustice while he's in office with these tips.
Photo by John Lamparski/WireImage
Why Interracial Romance Drama 'Loving' Wowed Movie Critics
The film "Loving" about Richard and Mildred Loving's fight to legalize interracial marriage wowed critics with a low-key approach to a weighty topic.
Amanda Knox after she's acquitted of killing Meredith Kercher. - (Photo by Stephen Brashear/Getty Images)
Why Race Matters in the Amanda Knox Case
Discussions of Amanda Knox's murder trials for the death of Meredith Kercher are incomplete without considering race, xenophobia and gender.
HIllary Clinton as secretary of state. - U.S. Embassy/Flickr.com
How Hillary Clinton's Views on Race Have Evolved
Hillary Clinton's comments on race have evolved since she was first lady discussing "super-predators" to her 2016 presidential run. Here's how.
Dakota Access Pipeline protesters - Native American protesters of the Kiowa and Pueblo tribes protest the Dakota Access Pipeline in Washington, D.C.
Why the Standing Rock Sioux Oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline
The Standing Rock Sioux oppose the Dakota Access Pipeline because they believe it may devastate their water, land and sacred sites. Learn why.
Colin Kaepernick - (Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images)
How Critics of Colin Kaepernick's National Anthem Protest Got it Wrong
Quarterback Colin Kaepernick was criticized after refusing to stand during the national anthem at NFL games, but some of his detractors miss the mark.
Gymnast Gabby Douglas - Laurence Griffiths/Getty Images Sport
Why the Attacks on Gabby Douglas Are Racist and Sexist
The attacks gymnast Gabby Douglas faced during the 2016 Olympic Games were rooted in the racist and sexist bigotry that has hurt other black women.
Shirley Chisholm presidential campaign ad. - Seattle City Council/Flickr.com
Black Women Who Have Run for President of the United States
Get the facts on the black women who've run for president. Although they didn't break the glass ceiling, they continue to inspire women today.
Black Lives Matter protesters - Nadra Nittle
5 Common Misconceptions About Black Lives Matter
After the killings of Alton Sterling, Philando Castile and Dallas police officers, Black Lives Matter has faced attacks. Clear up the misconceptions.
Actor Jesse Williams - Applause2.0/Wikimedia Commons
How Celebrities Reacted to Jesse Williams' BET Awards Speech
Actor Jesse Williams' rousing speech at the 2016 BET Awards took on police killings and cultural appropriation. Here's how celebrities reacted.
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