Black Past Timelines

369th Infantry Regiment (AKA Harlem Hellfighters) marching up Fifth Avenue, New York, February 17, 1919
Public Domain Image, Courtesy National Museum of African American History & Culture (2011.155.177)

We have created a few timelines that explore the rich history of Blacks in the world. The timelines are filterable by year range, year, event keyword, and location.

The African American History Visual Timeline explores the various things Blacks have done in the western hemisphere in visual form.

The African American History Timeline explores the various things Blacks have done in the western hemisphere in text form.

The Global African History Timeline shows events throughout the world that have a bearing on Blacks in text form.

The African American History in the American West Timeline explores Blacks’ role in opening up the American West.

The Civil Rights Movement Timeline explores the significant developments in the Black Freedom Struggle between 1905 and 1975.