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All across the U.S., African-American men and women are achieving great things, and overcoming generations of prejudice and socioeconomic disadvantage.

10 States With The Largest African-American Populations

African Americans have a long proud cultural history in the U.S., and are working all across the country to overcome generations of unfair practices.

May 31, 2019 12:59

During World War I there was a great migration north by southern African Americans.

What Happened During The Great Migration Of African-Americans?

During the Great Migration (1910 to 1970), 6 million African-Americans moved out of the rural Southern US, many to other parts of the country.

May 31, 2019 12:59

Participants, some carrying American flags, marching in the civil rights march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965

The African-American Civil Rights Movement

Between 1954 to 1968, the United States saw a great period of social change as a means of ending racial segregation and discrimination.

May 31, 2019 12:59

Many African Americans were denied the right to vote for 80 years after the abolishment of slavery.

When Did African Americans Get the Right to Vote?

African Americans were given voting rights on August 6, 1965.

May 31, 2019 12:58

Many of the world's countries are paving the way for LGBT rights.

The 10 Best Countries for LGBT Rights

Lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights can vary from country to country. Below is a list of countries who have made the greatest strides when it comes to protecting the rights of LGBT people.

May 31, 2019 12:22

A spectator carries a pride flag at an event.

The Gay And LGBT Pride Movement

Proponents of the movement support unity, pride, and the provision of equal rights to the LGBT community.

May 31, 2019 12:20

Discrimination against the LGBT community is rife across the world.

10 Worst Countries for LGBT Rights

The following are a list of countries where LGBT people experience the most discrimination and have the fewest rights.

May 31, 2019 12:19

Shakespeare's Birthplace is a popular tourist destination in England.

Which Town Is The Birthplace Of William Shakespeare?

Shakespeare was born in a town in England.

May 31, 2019 12:11

The Worst Disasters in Canadian History

The Spanish flu pandemic of 1918 to 1919 affected thousands in Canada and claimed the lives of nearly 50,000 residents of the country.

May 30, 2019 17:01

A bilingual stop sign in Ottawa, Canada's capital.

Why Do Canadians Speak French?

7.3 million Canadians, roughly 22% of the Canadian population, speaks French. Here is how the language evolved in the country.

May 30, 2019 16:44

Canadian Parliament building along the banks of the Ottawa River.

What Is The Capital City Of Canada?

Standing on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the east of southern Ontario lies Ottawa, the capital city of Canada.

May 30, 2019 16:15

René Lévesque moved to the forefront of the Quebecois separatist movement in the 1960s and 1970s.

The Quiet Revolution Of Quebec, Canada

The Quebecois socioeconomic landscape underwent a major overhaul in the post-WWII era, leading to a separatist movement.

May 30, 2019 15:44

Heart disease is one of the leading causes of death in Canada.

Leading Causes Of Deaths In Canada

Cancer, heart disease, and stroke currently claim the highest numbers of victims in Canada, collectively being responsible for over 50% deaths in the country.

May 28, 2019 17:15