African American History

Articles about the history, preservation, and study of African American life and communities.

Articles with this tag: 5 Updated: August 23, 2026

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African Americans: identity, history, distribution, and cultural contributions African Americans Overview of African Americans: origins, demographic patterns in the United States, historical background, cultural impact, and the complexities of identity and ancestry.

Arnold R. Hirsch American urban historian known for Making the Second Ghetto, a landmark study of race, housing and public policy in mid‑20th century Chicago; longtime professor at the University o…

Bertha Calloway: Omaha historian and community activist Bertha Calloway Bertha Calloway (1925–2017) was an influential Omaha community activist, historian and museum founder who preserved and promoted the history of African Americans in the Great Plain…

Boley, Oklahoma: A Historic All-Black Town Boley, Oklahoma Boley is a small town in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma, founded in 1903 as a predominantly African American pioneer community. It remains notable for its cultural heritage and early-20…

Tuskegee Syphilis Study (1932–1972)

Tuskegee Syphilis Study (1932–1972) Tuskegee syphilis experiment A United States Public Health Service study that observed untreated syphilis in Black men. The study became a landmark case in research ethics after subjects were misled and denied…