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Resources

Visit the Schomburg Center for Research in Black Culture, a leading research institute for the history and culture of people of African descent.

Black History People

Black History Groups

Learn more about the lives of African-Americans who have made extraordinary achievements in their fields, with our collection of Black History Groups.

Explore our curated collections of African-American figures, including:

Black History Videos

Black History Videos

Watch full episodes of Black History icons, record-breakers and leaders. See how famous figures like Barack Obama, Abraham Lincoln and Jackie Robinson changed history. See all videos.

Black History Photos

Black History Photos

Flip through these photos of some of Black History's most important, controversial and inspiring figures. Check out our African-American Firsts - Athletes, Black Comedians, Million-Dollar Ideas, African-American Biopics, African-American Expats, or explore all of our Black History photos.

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Black History Timeline

Celebrate the historical icons of America's black community through this interactive journey.

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