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BlackPast is dedicated to providing a global audience with reliable and accurate information on the history of African America and of people of African ancestry around the world. We aim to promote greater understanding through this knowledge to generate constructive change in our society.

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    • MAP: BlackPast and the United States
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    • Primary Documents
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    • MAP: BlackPast and the World
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    • The African Capitals
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Timelines

Here are some timelines on various important events:

African American History Timeline

African American History in the American West Timeline

Global African History Timeline

 

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  • Perspectives

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