African American History

Frederick Douglass was born.

Feb 20, 1818

Frederick Douglas was a slave, when freed became a leader of the movement against slavery.

Harriet Tubman was born.

Mar 20, 1822

Harriet Tubman escaped from slavery and helped more than 70 slaves escape using the underground railroad.

Dave the Potter began creating pottery

Jul 12, 1834

Dave the Potter was a potter, poet, and slave. He created pottery with his poetry written on it.

Henry "Box" Brown was free!

Mar 30, 1849

Henry "Box" Brown was mailed in a box to Philadelphia and freed from slavery.

Martin L. King Jr. was born.

Jan 15, 1929

We have a national holiday which celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday.

Duke Elligton at Carnegie Hall.

Jan 23, 1943

The famous jazz musician, Duke Ellington, performed a concert at the World famous Carnegie Hall.

Rosa Parks arrested for refusing to sit in the back of the bus.

Dec 1, 1955

Rosa Parks refused to give her seat on the bus to a white person. she was arrested and this helped begin the civil rights movement. Martin Luther King later visited Rosa in jail.

Ruby Bridges was a brave 1st grader.

Nov 14, 1961

Rudy Bridges was escorted by U.S. Marshalls to William Frantz Public school in New Orleans, LA.

Martin L. King's famous speech

Aug 28, 1963

Dr. King gave his most famous "I have a dream" speech in the summer of 1963 in Washington D.C.

Martin L. King's funeral.

Apr 4, 1968

Sadly, Martin Luther King was shot and killed for his great work. There was a long parade in his honor.

First African-American President Barack Obama

Jan 20, 2009

44th President if the United States, 1st African-American president.