Black in America

Black inventors changed the way we live through their brilliant innovations, from the traffic light to the ironing bo...

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We're celebrating Black History Month this year by highlighting African-American scientists and inventors. Each Friday at 11 a.m. this month, we'll discuss these groundbreaking people during our Curiosity L!VE series on Instagram. Learn more about the program here.George Washington CarverGeorge Washington Carver was a botanist, inventor, and teacher. He invented over 300 uses for the peanut and developed methods to prevent soil depletion. Together with other agricultural experts, he urged farmer

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On this day in 1863, Harriet Tubman took part in a Union raid at Combahee Ferry, near Beaufort, South Carolina, freeing over 700 slaves.

The National Archives holds a wealth of material documenting the African American experience and highlights these resources online, in programs, and through traditional and social media. Explore our records documenting African American History through the African American Research page and within the National Archives Catalog. See more resources on the Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday page and the Juneteenth page. Featured Video Military service and pension records help tell the story of Charles Sprout, a soldier in the United States Colored Troops (USCT) during the Civil War.

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Kevin Key and his wife, Nelisa, an African American couple from Richmond, Virginia, say a Starbucks worker refused to help them during a medical emergency because they didn’t wait in line. Kevin, who has Stage 4 kidney failure, needed water immediately, but was denied it at the counter.

The excavation of the Williamsburg Bray School has yielded hundreds of artifacts, providing a glimpse into the lives of Black children who attended the school in the 1760s.

The Colson Hotel, a historic Florida landmark for Black Americans, was set to be demolished until a community banded together to save it.

Join me on a transformative journey as we honor our black ancestors and reclaim our world through the lens of Africa. Through engaging dialogue, we will explore the rich tapestry of African history, culture, and worldview, discovering their profound relevance in our lives today. Together, we will share our thoughts and knowledge, fostering a new culture of awareness and reclaiming our collective narrative. Let's celebrate the vibrant heritage and enduring legacy of Africa, forging a path of enlightenment and unity. Together, we can shape a future rooted in understanding, respect, and shared heritage.

Harriet Tubman’s life was remarkable, but it certainly wasn’t easy. Born into slavery as Araminta Ross, the future Underground Railroad conductor escaped the plantation in rural Maryland where she spent the first 27 years of her life, and adopted her mother’s first name along with her first husband’s last name.  A watershed moment occurred in her childhood when an overseer threw a heavy metal weight at her after she refused to restrain a field hand who was attempting to escape the plantation. The effects of that injury lasted the rest of her life: headaches, seizures, difficulty sleeping, and visions that she believed came from God. To alleviate these symptoms, she underwent brain surgery late in life. Rather than receive anesthesia, she did something she’d seen Union soldiers do during the Civil War: bite down on a bullet and bear the pain. The procedure ...Read More