Who are a few great African-Americans in black history?

February celebrates the history and legacy that the African-American community has brought and continues to bring to our culture. Teaching has pulled a huge list of these contributors together in several categories with lesson ideas, including Civil Rights Leaders, Inventors, Authors, Musicians, Athletes and more. read more

Throughout history many famous African-American men and women have contributed significantly to society as far as civil rights, music, science, sports, equality are concerned. Their remarkable efforts and achievements, and life stories are often are quite worthy of high recognition. read more

Welcome to Great Black Heroes. Welcome to Great Black Heroes. This site looks as many of the Black heroes in the course of history, pioneers and ground breakers in different fields. Many have gone unrecognized for their contributions, but their significance is now being rediscovered. Join us in recognizing these Great Black Heroes. read more