The Birmingham Campaign Wed, 26 Nov 2008 03:00:00 +0100
In 1963, Birmingham was a hotbed of racial tension. Consequently, when Martin Luther King decided to challenge segregation it became an intense battle. Out of this protest came King’s famous... Permalink: http://afroamhistory.about.com/b/a/256415.htm
Satchel Paige Mon, 24 Nov 2008 03:00:00 +0100
Satchel Paige was considered one of the greatest pitchers in the history of the Negro leagues. He could draw a crowd and pitch a no hitter. He was... Permalink: http://afroamhistory.about.com/b/a/256400.htm
Maria Stewart Mon, 17 Nov 2008 03:00:00 +0100
At a time when American society relegated women to the domestic sphere, Maria W. Stewart immersed herself into the position of a public political activist. While her career in... Permalink: http://afroamhistory.about.com/b/a/017790.htm
Madam C.J. Walker Mon, 10 Nov 2008 03:28:00 +0100
Madam C.J. Walker, America’s first black woman millionaire, made her fortune with the invention of hair care products specifically tailored to black women. This self-made millionaire also had a hand... Permalink: http://afroamhistory.about.com/b/a/155254.htm