Kenny Akers

Massachusetts enslaved people petitioned the legislature for freedom. There is a record of eight freedom petitions during the...

The Moynihan Report, officially titled "The Negro Family: The Case For National Action," was a landmark document released by the Office...

Congressional Black Caucus organized Jan 4, 1971 On January 4, 1971, a significant milestone in American politics occurred with the...

The Tragic Shooting of Civil Rights Activist Sammy Younge, Jr, an active enlisted member in the United States Navy. The shooting of civil...

The Ku Klux Klan Act of 1871 was a landmark piece of legislation that sought to dismantle the Ku Klux Klan's organized acts of terror and...

The publication of the first issue of the Journal of Negro History on January 1, 1916, marked a significant milestone in the study and...

On January 1, 1808, a monumental step towards the abolition of slavery was taken as Congress banned the slave trade. This legislation...

From enslaved to Litigant: African Americans in Court in the Post-Civil War South On January 1, 1854, a significant shift began taking...

In American history, New Year's Day holds a complex and poignant significance within American history. For many enslaved individuals,...

December 31, 1777, marked a significant turning point in American history. On this day, George Washington, the revered leader of the...

On the eve of December 31, 1862, a significant event occurred in Rochester, New York. Residents of this vibrant city gathered in a vigil,...

On December 30, 1929, a significant event in Chicago would ignite a movement for workers' rights and economic justice. This event marked...

Kwanzaa — is a week-long celebration that was created in 1966 by Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor of African Studies. It was specifically...