Why Three Chapters Of The Autobiography Of Malcolm X Were Never Published
"The Autobiography of Malcolm X" is a crucial text, but three removed chapters, thought to be too controversial, provide insight into Malcolm X's narrative.
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How Bobby Hutton's Murder Was A Turning Point For The Black Panthers
Bobby Hutton was a 17-year-old Black Panther Party member who was killed in a confrontation with the police.
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The Mystery Of The Unserved Warrant In The Emmett Till Case
Nearly 70 years since the murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till, a mysterious unserved warrant in the case has turned up against his accuser.
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Inside Sojourner Truth's Complicated Relationship With Frederick Douglass
Two of the most popular names associated with the abolitionist movement are Sojourner Truth and Frederick Douglass. Here's a look at their relationship.
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How Hattie McDaniel Helped Save An Affluent African American Neighborhood
Hattie McDaniel is best remembered for her role as Mammy in the 1939 film "Gone With the Wind." But she also helped save an African American neighborhood.
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Why Juneteenth Lost Popularity During The Era Of Jim Crow
Juneteenth is a national holiday and marks the day when all corners of the U.S. received word of emancipation. It lost popularity in Jim Crow and here's why.
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What Did Early Juneteenth Celebrations Look Like?
Former enslaved people began to celebrate Juneteenth in 1866. The holiday combines "June" and "nineteenth" and commemorates the news that slavery ended.
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How A Small Village In Mexico Came To Celebrate Juneteenth
Increasing awareness of the tragic legacy of enslaved peoples in the United States has given rise to Juneteenth celebrations, which also have spread to Mexico.
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Dark Secrets Of The 1968 Chicago Riot Revealed
The 1960s are one of the most turbulent decades in U.S. history, especially in Chicago. These are the dark secrets of the 1968 Chicago Riot, revealed.
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Why A Malcolm X Postcard Featured A Photo Of A Chimpanzee
Malcom X is one of the U.S.' most well-known and most controversial civil rights leaders. Here's why he once sent a postcard with a picture of a chimpanzee.
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The Only Meeting Between Coretta Scott King And Malcolm X
Malcolm X and Coretta Scott King met exactly once. That meeting took place in Selma, Alabama, in 1965 during a campaign for voting rights. Here's what happened.
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The Truly Horrific Crime Scene Of Emmett Till
Emmett Till was a 14-year-old boy who was kidnapped and murdered in Mississippi in 1955.
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Disturbing Details Found In Malcolm X's Autopsy Report
Activist and civil rights leader Malcolm X died 56 years ago on February 21, 1965, at the age of 39. He was giving a speech when he was boldly assassinated.
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How Many Times Was Martin Luther King Jr. Arrested?
Martin Luther King Jr. was arrested more than 20 times in his years as a civil rights leader.
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False Things You Believe About Malcolm X
Malcolm X remains one of the most complex and controversial figures in American history. Here are some of the false things you believe about Malcolm X.
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Details You Should Know About Sojourner Truth
Despite being constantly sold and purchased by different white families, Sojourner Truth's road to freedom was just ahead, and her story is one of bravery.
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Why Black History Month Is Celebrated In February
In 1976 Black History Month became an official national observance when President Gerald Ford deemed it so. Here is why it is celebrated in February.
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What Happened To Martin Luther King Jr.'s Closest Friend?
Perhaps no other name is as closely associated with the civil rights movement than that of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But what about his closest friend?
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A Look At The Conflict Between W.E.B. Du Bois And Booker T. Washington
The differing views of W.E.B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington on the best solutions for Black Americans led to a big intellectual disagreement.
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Disturbing Details Found In Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Autopsy Report
Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated by James Earl Ray in 1968.
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What Really Happened After Martin Luther King Jr. Died?
Known all across the world as Martin Luther King Jr., that lone Baptist minister waged a silent protest against racism. But what happened after he died?
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The Truth About Malcolm X's Relationship With Louis Farrakhan
Malcolm X and Louis Farrakhan had a long relationship -- friends, co-workers -- until it fractured, followed by Malcolm's 1965 murder. Was Farrakhan involved?
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The Biggest Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Malcolm X's Assassination
Decades later, truth is finally beginning to emerge about the assassination of Malcolm X. That doesn't mean there aren't still theories about the murder too.
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How Malcolm X's Assassination Investigation Was Mishandled
Just as with the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and President John Kennedy, questions have surrounded the murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X.
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What Happened After Malcolm X Died?
The murder of civil rights leader Malcolm X caused shockwaves throughout America and the world. The historic aftermath continues to be felt everywhere.
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How Martin Luther King Jr. May Have Predicted His Own Death
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is one of the most notable figures of the civil rights movement, with tolerance, respect, and peace as his watchwords.
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The Tragic Death Of Martin Luther King Jr.'s Mother
Alberta Williams King, Martin Luther King Jr.'s mother, was murdered six years after his son's death.
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