Dwight Eisenhower

“Little Rock Nine”

This Day in Black History: Sept. 24, 1957

Federal troops desegregate Central High School.
09/24/2014
Brown v. Board of Education (1954) - The court ruled that "separate schools are inherently unequal" and banned segregation in public schools.  The decision overturned Plessy v. Ferguson.In this image, a Black student recites his lesson surrounded by white fellows and others Black students on May 21, 1954, at Washington's Saint-Dominique school, where for the first time the Brown v. Board of Education decision was applied. (Photo: STAFF/AFP/Getty Images)

Commentary: A Supreme Court Decision that Remains a Benchmark

The 1954 decision called for the end of segregation.
05/17/2013

This Day in Black History: May 6, 1960

President Eisenhower signed the Civil Rights Act of 1960.
05/06/2013
Are Your Voting Rights in Peril?

Are Your Voting Rights in Peril?

14 Photos
1865 - Abraham Lincoln's Inauguration

The History of African-Americans in Presidential Inaugurations

11 Photos

Black History Month Spotlight: Archie A. Alexander

Alexander was a noted engineer and successful pioneer.
02/08/2012
Herman Cain - “The fact is, these anonymous allegations are false and now the Democrat machine in America has brought forth a troubled woman to make false accusations, many which exceed common sense,” said Herman Cain during a press conference to discuss the sexual harassment claims made against him.(Photo: Eric Thayer/Getty Images)

Commentary: Herman Cain Now Certain Blacks Will Vote for Him

Earlier, he said Blacks were "brainwashed" by Democrats.
11/22/2011