The biggest myth about the Black American slaves was that they were all quiet, docile workers. Find out about the true firebrands, the spirits that refused to submit to any man or woman, who resisted until the last, and who fought and killed to be free.

All they wanted to do was fly and fight for freedom. What they wound up doing was changing American history. Get an inside look at the racial and political struggles that went on within and outside of the 99th as they became the first Black combat pilots in America.

An interactive exhibit on the triumphs and times of this great player and his struggle to be the first African-American in the major leagues.

Founded in 1966 by two young revolutionaries, the Black Panther Party was surely an experience this country will never forget. Though it would set up programs that fed Black neighborhoods, provided free healthcare and other positive programs for children, the Panthers were known to take a militant stance against the "White power structure." Here, a brief but informative story is told about this once so feared organization and a few of its key players.

Too Black?
Bleach your skin!
Hair too kinky or curly?
Straighten it then!
Experience the environment of the 20's and 30's when Black America was on a binge to undo its Blackness by concentrating on making itself as White as it could be. This series of advertisements represents but a small sample of those which appeared in every Black publication during a time when Black was considered anything but beautiful.

Take another look at one of the turning points in modern American history. Our section on the March includes a stunning photo gallery, pages devoted to Willie Lynch and the debate on his "authenticity," and a section where you be one of hundreds who are still sending us their reactions to the March.

On March 24th, 1931 the focus of the entire nation became fixed on nine young Black men from Chattanooga, Tenn. who were charged with raping two White women while riding a freight train. Get a sense of how "Southern Justice" was practiced in the 1930's.

A compilation of articles written by AFRO correspondents while following Black American troops during World War II. Includes a short history about each of the correspondents with pictures and cartoons.Don't miss this special glimpse into a little known part of Black History!