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Black History Biography of the Day
Sunday, January 25, 2026

Jackie Robinson
1919-1972

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With skill and courage, Jackie Robinson broke down the walls of segregation that locked black Americans out of professional sports.

Black History Review's Article of the Day

Her Own Bodyguard: Eleanor Roosevelt, Civil Rights, and Guns
by David Kopel

Eleanor Roosevelt would not let the Ku Klux Klan prevent her from speaking on civil disobedience -- even if she had to pack her own protection.

This Week's Featured Black History Resources

Featured Book

Featured Movie

Follow the Drinking Gourd

Read about Follow the Drinking Gourd

Children will love this story of historical underground railroad conducto Peg Leg Joe.

Lilies of the Field
1963

Read about Lilies of the Field

Sidney Poitier builds a chapel and makes history.

Place to Visit

Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site
Topeka, KS

Read about Brown vs Board of Education National Historic Site

A formerly-segregated school bears testimony to the decisions that ended 'Seperate but equal' 50 years ago.

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