Historical Context

It’s easier to have meaningful conversations about how to improve the Black community's economic opportunities when you understand the history of our country and the placement of Black people in it. History.com’s timeline creates a historical foundation for those conversations.

Bryan Stevenson’s organization has worked to provide more clarity around the history and treatment of Black people in America. These reports specifically offer insights into slavery, lynching, segregation, and reconstruction.

For people who are trying to create more inclusive businesses and communities, it’s important to understand the background of Black people in America. This Harvard Business Review case details the history of inequality for Black people in the United States.