Black History

Dive into the forgotten past of 200 African American cities submerged beneath the waves due to colonialism, racial violence, and environmental neglect. Uncover the hidden narratives and forgotten lives.

Explore the forgotten history of the transatlantic slave trade, where thousands of enslaved Africans perished at sea. This poignant video sheds light on the inhumane conditions and tragic fate of those whose stories were once silenced.

It took decades of research by historians and journalists — and reports by state and federal commissions — to uncover the violence that claimed more than 300 Black lives.

In 1893, the city of Roanoke, Virginia exploded into violence after a Black man was accused of an attack. By nightfall, thousands flooded the streets. The ma...

Discover the inspiring story of Tunis Gulic Campbell, a prominent black politician of the Reconstruction Era. Born in New Jersey in 1812, Campbell was a free black who trained in missionary work, later becoming a minister, abolitionist lecturer, and author. He organized churches in Brooklyn and Jersey City, and partnered with fellow abolitionist Frederick Douglass on speaking tours. Read more about his remarkable life and achievements.

On October 21, 1916, Anthony P. Crawford, a successful African American entrepreneur, landowner, and community leader, was brutally murdered by a lynch mob in South Carolina. This senseless act of violence highlights the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in the United States during that time.