Sojourner Truth, a revered woman, was very passionate about women’s rights. The famous African American abolitionist is best known for her speech, “Ain’t I a Woman?” at the Ohio Women’s ...

African-Americans have fought for the United States throughout its history, defending and serving a country that in turn denied them their basic rights as citizens. Despite policies of racial ...

Learn about the significant contributions of African-Americans to basketball, including their rise to prominence in the NBA, coaching roles, and the league's efforts to promote diversity and inclusion ...

While the Academy has been working to improve diversification, and African Americans are making strides to attain the highest honor it bestows upon those in the film industry, this history is ...

Discover targeted exercise recommendations to help African Americans combat higher chronic disease risks, manage stress, and improve overall health ...

In areas of society such as housing, education and employment, the Jim Crow laws meant that African Americans experienced significantly worse conditions than white people. For example, in ...

In communities across America, a quiet revolution is taking hold as structured mentorship programs create pathways to success for young African Americans. These relationships—forged between ...

ACS celebrates the achievements and contributions of African Americans who overcame great odds to pioneer some of the most important discoveries and developments in our history.