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'By Any Means Necessary': The Life of Malcolm X
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Malcolm X was a leader of the Nation of Islam and he was labeled a firebrand by many. But was he simply misunderstood?
12 Far-out Charismatic Leaders (and the Trouble They Caused)
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Throughout history, charismatic leaders have emerged and changed the world - for better and for worse.
'We Shall Overcome': The Civil Rights Movement Quiz
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Progress toward freedom and equality for all hasn't been easy. How much do you know about the people and events made famous by the civil rights movement?
How the March on Washington Worked
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The 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom ensured the passage of the Civil Rights Act. But its success was not assured at the beginning.
How Zoot Suits Work
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Zoot suits have an interesting story you might not know about. Read about zoot suits at HowStuffWorks.
John Brown's Failed Raid on Harper's Ferry Was a Major Impetus for the U.S. Civil War
The raid on Harper's Ferry amplified tensions between the North and South and intensified fear of slave rebellion. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Guess if This Historical Story Is Fact or Fiction?
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Is it for real or a fraud? Dive into history with these popular stories and myths. Do you know which is a contender and which is a pretender? Test your recall with this "fact vs. fiction" quiz!
59 Famous People Who Died Before Age 40
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These young celebrities managed to make their mark on society before their tragic deaths. See our list of 59 people who died before the age of 40.
5 Eloquent and Enduring Maya Angelou Quotes
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One of the most quoted (and misquoted) African American women, Maya Angelou's words and works resound with people of all ages and stages in life. Here are five quotes that explain why.
The Journey of 'Uncle Tom': From Abolitionist Hero to Ultimate Sellout
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'Uncle Tom's Cabin' was a wildly popular novel about a heroic enslaved man. But along the way, 'Uncle Tom' became a shorthand insult for a Black man who's subservient to whites.