African American history

On June 17, 2021, US President Joe Biden signed the Juneteenth National Independence Day Act into law, making June 19th a federal holiday. Juneteenth commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African…

1960: Greensboro Sit-ins The Greensboro sit-ins, a pivotal moment in the American Civil Rights Movement, began on February 1, 1960. Four African American students from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical…