Dorothy Height was an African-American woman who believed in equal rights for women and African-Americans. In 1994 she received the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and ten years later, the Congressional...

At six years old, and all alone, Ruby Bridges was the first black child to go to an all-white school in Louisiana, the first anywhere in the United States. She calmly walked past hordes of angry racist...

Regarded as one of the greatest athletes of all-time not just for his ability in the ring but also for his courage outside of it, Muhammad Ali was an American professional boxer and a social activist,...

The Million Man March took place on October 16, 1995, in Washington, D.C., and served as both a celebration of African American pride and a call to action for greater Black community engagement (History.com). The...

In the history of American football, Kenny Washington broke down barriers and paved the way for upcoming generations of African American athletes. It is crucial to acknowledge and appreciate Washington's...

Henry Ossawa Tanner was an African American artist who garnered international acclaim for his works; however he had to work hard to overcome the discrimination and oppression that filled his life....

Debatably the bravest U.S. unit in WWI, the all-black 369th Infantry Regiment spent more time under combat than any other WWI American unit. It is because of their superb performance near the borders...

When the rocket Endeavour shot into space on September 12, 1992, it made more history than one might think, since it launched the first African-American woman into space, Mae Jemison. Not only is she...

Jackie Robinson is responsible for breaking the color barrier in professional baseball in 1947 and progressing the American civil rights movement. He is widely renowned and regarded as one of the most...

Founded in 1966 as a political organization after the assassination of Malcolm X and after an unarmed teen named Mathew Johnson was murdered by police, the Black Panthers started a movement to help...

One of the oldest yet unforgettable GOFA traditions is run by social studies teacher Mr. Giesen: the "Haircut Fundraiser." This doesn't mean that someone would be cutting or styling your hair, although...