Black History Month

Robert Lawrence, America’s first black astronaut, died in 1967, but it took decades longer for his accomplishments to be recognized. Video

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African-American tennis pioneers and stars throughout history.

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Writers changed the world
From James Baldwin to Langston Hughes, a look at some literary luminaries.

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Blacks in the military
Horseback to high-tech: Timeline covering African Americans' military contributions.

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Black history timeline
Follow the history of African Americans from the 15th century to the present day.

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Video gallery
Martin Luther King's legacy

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Movers and moments
Click here for a NBC video gallery of important political events in American history.

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Tinted lens: Making movie history
Lights, camera, progress: Take an interactive look at black actors in the movies from Oscar Micheaux to Dorothy Dandridge to Oscar winner Denzel Washington.

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Shaping the world though invention
A look at some of the scores of black inventors who have helped make our lives easier.