Americans Urged to Do Volunteer Work on Martin Luther King Day

President-elect Obama Asks for Ongoing Commitment to Serving the Community

President-elect Barack Obama and his wife Michelle Obama called on all [...]

Students’ Tour of Civil Rights Landmarks Is ‘Life-Changing’

Operation Understanding DC Focuses on Jewish and African-American Students

Every summer, about 30 African-American and Jewish secondary school students board a [...]

Jackie Robinson: Breaking the Color Barrier

First Black Major Leaguer Breaks Down Racial Divides

The winner of more than 30 journalism awards, Brian Heyman is a sportswriter [...]

Landmark Exhibit on Race Asks "Are we so Different?"

Interactive Website Helps Foster Important Conversations on Race

Is race real or a recent human invention? Is race about biology or [...]

Black History Month Honors Legacy of Struggle and Triumph

Obama Inauguration Significant as African Americans Honored in February

Each February, Black History Month honors the struggles and triumphs of millions [...]

Black History Month

Celebrating the Achievements and Heritage of African Americans
During National African American History Month, Americans honor the achievements and celebrate the [...]

In His Own Words

In this excerpt from one of his speeches, Barack Obama talks about a time in his life when he “began [...]