Descendants of African-Americans who began their lives in America as kidnapped slaves were then deprived of civil rights by "Jim Crow" laws. Leaders inspired others to overcome racial prejudice and legal obstacles. These stories highlight the ups and downs of black history.
Wilberforce introduces a bill in Parliament to outlaw and end the slave trade.
Africans lose the first trial, but abolitionists want them to be set free.
An integrated group of whites and blacks, men and women traveled by bus throughout the south to test compliance with the ruling in Boynton v Virginia
After Union soldiers leave, the South resumes racial discrimination and segregation as a way of life.
Nine black high school students in Little Rock, Arkansas waged a successful campaing to attend public shool.
Witnesses state the slaves are well-fed, comfortable, and happy during the ocean passage.
Celia accidently kills her owner, Robert Newsom, while defending herself against rape.
Random facts about Colonial Life in Standards 1 and 2
The History of South Carolina continues
Kidnapped people from the western coast of the continent of Africa sail to Cuba against their will.
After the Union wins the Civil War, the Southern States rejoin the union.
In 1997, "Amistad" (the movie) is released in remembrance of the captives, and a replica ship tours across America.
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