hidden history

Charles Henry Turner: The little-known Black high school science teacher who revolutionized the study of insect behavior in the early 20th century

History Erased Thomas-Alexandre Dumas—For A Disturbing Reason

Nichelle Nichols, who played Uhura in Star Trek franchise, dies at 89

Walter Moses Burton became first Black-American elected Sheriff in the United States in 1869

Public swimming pools are still haunted by segregation’s legacy

Fannie Lou Hamer’s Dauntless Fight for Black Americans’ Right to Vote

The Children’s Crusade: When the Youth of Birmingham Marched for Justice

40 Years a Slave: The Extraordinary Tale of an African Prince Stolen from His Kingdom

The Massive, Overlooked Role of Female Slave Owners

The Historical Legacy of Black Family Reunions

History Erased Thomas-Alexandre Dumas—For A Disturbing Reason

Millie Christine

102-year-old woman discovers that she’s a surviving member of special WWII unit

Black historian draws attention to Salt Lake’s first settlement park

Clifford L. Alexander, Adviser to Presidents, Is Dead at 88

5 Facts About Josephine Baker You May Not Know

How a Black marching band style was erased from Gainesville’s fields, and why it matters decades later

Black Women, the Civil War, and United States Colored Troops