African-American Events
Some of the great events of African-American History.
The Underground Railroad
Not underground and definitely not a railroad, the Underground Railroad became the hope of freedom for many. Learn more about this courageous organization that epitomizes the self-sacrifice of abolitionists in America's past.
Not underground and definitely not a railroad, the Underground Railroad became the hope of freedom for many. Learn more about this courageous organization that epitomizes the self-sacrifice of abolitionists in America's past.
Slavery--A Chronology
This is a most impressive chronology of America's shame. It is such a massive listing that it is broken up into three time periods, with accompanying links imbedded. Compiled by Eddie Becker for the Holt House (D.C.) site.
This is a most impressive chronology of America's shame. It is such a massive listing that it is broken up into three time periods, with accompanying links imbedded. Compiled by Eddie Becker for the Holt House (D.C.) site.
Black Codes of 1865
In 1865, southerners created Black Codes which served as a way to control and inhibit the freedom of ex-slaves. Great work from Jessica McElrath, African-American History Guide.
In 1865, southerners created Black Codes which served as a way to control and inhibit the freedom of ex-slaves. Great work from Jessica McElrath, African-American History Guide.
Dred Scott Decision--Chronology
On March 6, 1857, Chief Justice Roger B. Taney read the majority opinion of the Supreme Court which proclaimed that black people were not citizens of the United States. Further, it said that Congress had no authority to ban slavery from a federal territory. Here is a chronology of this court case.
On March 6, 1857, Chief Justice Roger B. Taney read the majority opinion of the Supreme Court which proclaimed that black people were not citizens of the United States. Further, it said that Congress had no authority to ban slavery from a federal territory. Here is a chronology of this court case.
Harlem Renaissance
One of the golden times in our history and definately a golden age for African-Americans. A "renaissance" for writers, poets, painters, and musicians. In the 1920's, Harlem was "the" place to be. Excerpts from the Steven Watson book.
One of the golden times in our history and definately a golden age for African-Americans. A "renaissance" for writers, poets, painters, and musicians. In the 1920's, Harlem was "the" place to be. Excerpts from the Steven Watson book.
The Dred Scott Case
A detailed look at the Supreme Court case that curtailed the rights of African-Americans for years.
A detailed look at the Supreme Court case that curtailed the rights of African-Americans for years.
Dred Scott Case (Scott vs. Sanford)- Supreme Court Decision
The text from this famous case that ruled slaves to be property. From the Cornell Law Supreme Court site.
The text from this famous case that ruled slaves to be property. From the Cornell Law Supreme Court site.