The Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic: Largest African American Parade in America
The Bud Billiken Parade and Picnic in Chicago is the largest African American parade in the United States, celebrating education, culture, and community since 1929.
The 761st Tank Battalion: Black Heroes Who Liberated Gunskirchen (And Got Erased)
The 761st Tank Battalion, known as the “Black Panthers,” fought in World War II and helped liberate Gunskirchen concentration camp—yet their role was long overlooked.
Black Women in History: A Comprehensive Timeline 1711-2022
From 1711 to 2022, Black women have shaped American history through resistance, leadership, creativity, and courage. This timeline highlights key moments that reveal the depth of their influence across centuries.
A First-Time Visit to a Historic Treasure
A first-time visit to Pullman National Monument reveals the layered history of labor, race, and community on Chicago’s South Side.
Amelia Boynton Robinson: Trailblazing Black Woman Behind Selma and the Voting Rights Act
Amelia Boynton Robinson organized in Selma, survived Bloody Sunday, and helped secure the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
12 Facts about George Crum
George Crum, a Black and Native American chef, popularized the potato chip in the 1850s. But was he truly the inventor?
The Zong Massacre: A Black History Story I Was Never Taught
In 1781, over 130 enslaved Africans were thrown overboard from the slave ship Zong for insurance profit. This is the story history rarely teaches.
Key Facts About Civil Rights Activist and Leader Ella Baker
Ella Baker was one of the most influential yet often overlooked leaders of the Civil Rights Movement. Known for her belief in grassroots organizing and collective leadership, she helped shape major civil rights organizations and empowered a generation of young activists.
Why Ida B. Wells Is Significant to Black History
Ida B. Wells was a fearless journalist, educator, and anti-lynching activist who exposed the truth about racial violence in America. At a time when speaking out could cost her life, she used her pen as a weapon for justice and helped shape the early Civil Rights Movement.
Breaking Barriers: The Legacy of Harold Washington, Chicago’s First Black Mayor
Explore how Harold Washington transformed Chicago politics as the city’s first Black mayor and why his leadership still matters today.