Historical Eras

Journey through the movements and moments that defined Black history in America.

Showing 3 of 3 eras

1619–1865

The era of American slavery and the growing movement to abolish it, from the arrival of the first enslaved Africans to the end of the Civil War.

1865–1900

The period after the Civil War when formerly enslaved people gained citizenship and voting rights, built institutions, and faced violent backlash.

1954–1968

The organized movement to end racial segregation and discrimination against Black Americans through nonviolent protest and legal action.