Generations of Pride: African American Timeline in Illinois

This website from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources provides a selected chronology of African American history in Illinois. It spans from 1619, the arrival of the first enslaved Africans in the United States, to the early 2000s, covering major events, figures, and legislation. It highlights significant milestones like the abolition of slavery, the Great Migration, the Civil Rights Movement, and notable individuals who made contributions to Illinois and the United States.