African American History Archives

The life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr.

ShareAmerica – Martin Luther King Jr. dedicated his life to the nonviolent struggle for racial equality in the United States. The third Monday in January marks Martin Luther King Day, a U.S. holiday that honors King’s legacy and challenges citizens to engage in volunteer service in their communities. (National Park Service) Beginning the journey Born on January 15, ...

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 14 January, 2018 | Topics: History, News | Tags: African American History, Civil Rights, History, Martin Luther King

The National Museum of African American History and Culture

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the only national museum devoted exclusively to the documentation of African American life, history, and culture. It was established by Act of Congress in 2003, following decades of efforts to promote and highlight the contributions of African Americans. To date, the Museum has collected more ...

By U.S. Mission Turkey | 8 February, 2017 | Topics: History, News, U.S. Passports | Tags: African American Culture, African American History, Black History

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