The Civil War
This man served as a U.S. Representative from Alabama and was one of the three black congressmen during Reconstruction and helped pass the Civil Rights Act of 1875.
Who was James T. Rapier?
Nicknamed “Satchmo” or “Pops”, he is one of the most well-known jazz musicians and is responsible for bringing jazz to the spotlight.
Who was Louie Armstrong?
One of the earliest slave rebellions which took place in Stono, South Carolina, where many white and black folks died due to armed slaves trying to flee from Florida.
What was the Stono Rebellion of 1739?
This was a highly successful black-owned record label that worked with successful artists, such as The Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder, and Marvin Gaye.
What is the Motown Historical Museum?
He was an inspiration for many when he refused to let threats upon his life stop him from continuing his dream—acting.
Who was Paul Robeson?
He became a politician, serving both in the South Carolina legislature and the U.S. House of Representatives.
Who was Robert Smalls?
Known as the First Lady of Song and the Queen of Jazz, this woman is famous for her scat singing and “horn-like” improvisational ability.
Who was Ella Fitzgerald?
In this year, Charles Deslondes and his make-do army of more than 200 slaves battled with axes, hoes, and knives for their freedom.
What was the Slave Revolt of Louisiana in 1811?
This is an interpretive museum which depicts the hardships and challenges of the American Civil Rights Movement.
What is the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute?
Best known as for his series, “Migration of the Negro”, he was the first African-American artist to be represented by a major commercial gallery.
Who was Jacob Lawrence?
This military chaplain was also a political delegate and educational leader, who founded an all-black township named in his honor in California.
Who was Allen Allensworth?
Known for her song, “Downhearted Blues”, her powerful, soulful voice earned her the title “Empress of the Blues”.
Who was Bessie Smith?
Union General John C. Fremont instituted a martial law, declaring slaves in Missouri to be free.
What was August 30, 1861
This place preserves the site where 229 of the 262 black Union soldiers were massacred by Confederate troops.
What is the Fort Pillow State Park?
She was among the earliest African-American women licensed to preach and serve as a pastor at a church.
Who was Florence Spearing Randolph?
Born to free parents, he was the first black man to serve in the United State Senate, starting from 1870 and ended in 1871 to serve as a president of a historically black college.
Who was Hiram R. Revels?
He composed thousands of scores over his fifty-year career while being a composer, pianist and a bandleader.
Who was Duke Ellington?
Captain Paul Cuffe and six other African-American residents of Massachusetts petitioned for the right to vote, which they were eventually granted.
What was February 9, 1780?
The oldest standing African-American church in the United States, the 1806 African-American Meeting House, makes itself home at this site.
What is the Boston African American National Historic Site?
He was one of the greatest jazz musicians of all-time, worked with many artists, such as Ella Fitzgerald, and became the first African-American male to be a recipient of a Grammy Award.
Who was William James “Count” Basie?
This man became one of the most influential and successful anti-slavery activists of the 19th century who spent his life trying to abolish slavery.
Who was Martin Robison Delany?
Also known as Lady Day, this woman was known as one of the most influential jazz singers of all time and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000.
Who was Billie Holiday?
On this day, the last known slave ship, Clotilde, guided by Captain Foster, made its way into Mobile, Alabama.
What was August 22, 1859?
This museum is dedicated to emphasizing African art and culture, primarily sculptures and installation work.
What is the Museum of the African Diaspora?
He was the first African-American to vote in an election after the 15th Amendment was added to the United States Constitution.
Who was Thomas Mundy Peterson?