Tag: history
Interviews with the FIRST freed slaves
By the late 1930s nearly 100,000 former slaves were still alive.
History Detectives: Slave Songbook
This small, cloth-bound book, titled Slave Songs of the United States, has a publication date of 1867 and contains a collection of 136 plantation songs.
Rare Audio of Enslaved People Connects History to the Present
ABC News’ Alex Presha examines rare audio of formerly enslaved people to preserve their stories, and interviews one of their descendants, in partnership with the 10 Million Names project.
DeFord Bailey: First Black Country Music Star
Discover how DeFord Bailey became country music’s first African-American star, breaking barriers at the Grand Ole Opry with his harmonica mastery.
How These Soldiers Humiliated The Segregated Army
How the Harlem Hellfighters turned WWI trenches into stages, spreading jazz across France and reshaping global culture through music and courage.
Harlem Hellfighters: The Black WWI Heroes
Discover the story of the Harlem Hellfighters, the legendary all-Black 369th Infantry Regiment who fought bravely in World War I and made history.
The Stono Rebellion of 1739: America’s Largest Slave Uprising
Explore the Stono Rebellion of 1739, the largest slave uprising in colonial America, its causes, leaders, and lasting impact on U.S. history.
What Happened to the Telephone Operator?
For nearly a hundred years, every phone call began the same way: “Number, please.”
7 Civil Rights Leaders You Need to Know
Throughout American history, many have had to fight to advance the ideals of liberty and equality. Learn about 7 lesser known civil rights leaders who were crucial to their causes.
10 African Queens from History
Africa, the mother continent, has a proud and fascinating history of diverse cultures, stretching back thousands of years. This rich tapestry has been greatly obscured by the horrors of colonization.
Shirley Chisholm Runs for President and Revolutionizes Politics
Learn more about Shirley Chisholm and her long-lasting impact on politics on the 50th anniversary of her run for the presidency.
How the Little Rock Nine Changed the Civil Rights Movement
Discover how the Little Rock Nine desegregated Central High School and reshaped the Civil Rights Movement in 1957 America.
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The 381-Day Protest That Changed America
Discover how the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, how long it lasted, and why it became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
Archeologists Investigate Chichen Itza: The Great Maya City Of Worship And Sacrifice
Discover the incredible history of Chichen Itza, the crown jewel of the Mayan civilization. From the precision of the El Caracol observatory to the brutal rituals of the Great Ball Court, this documentary explores how a city of 50,000 people thrived in th...
Montgomery Bus Boycott: The Protest That Sparked a Movement
Discover how the Montgomery Bus Boycott began, who led it, and why it became a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement.
