Born a Slave, He Later Became America's First Black Deputy U.S. Marshal

Bass Reeves was born in July 1838 and spent his early life as a slave. However, he later became America's first Black deputy U.S. Marshal working mostly in territories throughout both Arkansas and Oklahoma.

Meet the Family of 7 Brothers and Sisters Who Are World-Renowned, Classical Music Geniuses

The Kanneh-Mason siblings are all talented classical musicians on the rise. All in all, they are 7 seven brothers and sisters ranging in age from 10-years old to 23-years old - all of whom play either the violin, the piano, or the cello to a very high standard.

What Sparked the L.A. Riots? A 15-Year Old Black Girl Was Killed For "Stealing" Orange Juice

On the morning of March 16, 1991, 15-year old Latasha Harlins was killed by the owner of a convenience store in South Central Los Angeles. She had gone in to buy some orange juice, but Soon Ja Du, the Korean owner, assumed she was stealing and she shot her, even though the innocent girl had cash in her hand. This sparked the beginning of the L.A. riots.

This Black Soldier Saved 200 Men's Lives in World War II, But Never Received a Medal of Honor

Waverly Woodson, Jr. was a medic from Philadelphia who served in World War II with the 320th Barrage Balloon Battalion, the only Black combat unit to participate in D-Day. As one of the first Black soldiers to make it onto Omaha Beach in Normandy on June 6, 1944, Woodson ended up saving the lives of more than 200 soldiers of both Black and white soldiers that day.

Black Woman Who is Deaf and Blind Graduates From Harvard Law School

Being both blind and deaf didn't stop 25-year old Haben Girma from making history when she graduated from Harvard Law School earning her J.D. in 2013. She is now a global icon that uses her talents to advocate for people with disabilities.

Woman Identified as the Last Known Survivor of the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Matilda McCrear has been identified as the last known survivor of the transatlantic slave trade. Dr. Hannah Durkin, a lecturer at Newcastle University, is being credited for uncovering McCrear's history.

This Toothpaste Brand Owned By Colgate Has a Very Racist History

Colgate owns a toothpaste brand called Darlie, which once had a logo that featured a smiling white man in blackface. The popular brand has long been criticized for using racist imagery. Originally, it was sold using the racial epithet "Darkie".

First Black Man to Perform at the White House Was a Blind, Autistic Slave

Thomas Wiggins, nicknamed Blind Tom by his "handlers", was the first African American man to perform at the White House.

Meet the First Black Woman to Run For Vice President in the United States

Charlotta Bass was a political activist and journalist who became the first African American woman to run for Vice President of the United States of America in 1952.

Only 3 Women Played in the Negro Baseball League. She Was One of Them

Born in South Carolina in 1935, Mamie Johnson, also known by her nickname "Peanut", was one of just three women to play in the Negro Baseball League.