African American History Month

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Photograph of meeting with Civil Rights leaders. Front Row Martin, Luther King, Jr., Robert F. Kennedy, Roy Wilkins, Lyndon Baines Johnson, Walter P. Reuther, Whitney M. Young, A Philip Randolph Second Row Second From Left Rosa Gragg Top Row Third From Left James Farmer

Within months of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 being signed, a quarter of a million African American voters were registered to vote. This photograph of a polling place in Alabama reflects the unprecedented numbers of voters that turned out. The original caption says that African Americans "flock to this polling place in rural, Blackbelt, Alabama 5/3, as they vote in large numbers for the first time in history. Typical of rural polling places is the “Sugar Shack” a small store in Wilcox…

Clarice Brown, 19, is a secretary in the United Mine Workers field Services office in Charleston, West Virginia. Her father was a miner who died of black lung disease, caused by shortage of breath as the lung sacs are filled with coal dust." (This photograph was taken by Jack Corn, April 1974). #historicPOC #blackhistorymonth #bhm2015 #humansofhistory

Woman photographed at Sixth Avenue Baptist Church, Birmingham, Alabama. (This photograph was taken by Leroy Woodson, July 1972). #historicPOC #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015 #humansofhistory

"Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois." (This photograph was taken by Perry Riddle, July 1975). #historicPOC #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015 #humansofhistory

"A senior citizens march to protest inflation, unemployment and high taxes stopped along Lake Shore Drive in Chicago, Illinois to hear speeches from various officials. The rally was headed by the Rev. Jesse Jackson and Operation Push." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, October 1973). #historicPOC #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015 #humansofhistory

"Black youths play basketball at Stateway Gardens' highrise housing project on Chicago's South Side. The complex has eight buildings with 1,633 two and three bedroom apartments housing 6,825 persons. They were built under the U.S. Housing Acts of 1949 and 1968. They are managed by the Chicago Housing Authority which is responsible for 41,500 public housing dwellings." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, May 1973). #historicPOC #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015 #humansofhistory

"South Side Group Of Black Children In Chicago At A Playground At 40th And Drexel Boulevard, Part Of Nearly 1.2 Million People Of Their Race Who Make Up Over One Third Of The City's Population." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, October 1973). #historicPOC #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015 #humansofhistory

"Black Family Enjoying The Summer Weather At Chicago's 12th Street Beach On Lake Michigan." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, August 1973). #historicPOC #humansofhistory #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015

"Black Man Enjoying A Nap On A Chaise Lounge On Chicago's South Side." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, August 1973). #historicPOC #humansofhistory #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015

"A Young Black Man Showing His Muscle During A Small Community Program In Chicago On The South Side. There Are Many Block Clubs And Community Groups Organized To Help Youngsters "do Their Thing" During Special Weekend Programs In Empty Lots In The Black Communities." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, August 1973). #historicPOC #humansofhistory #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015

"Black Youngsters Performing On An Empty Lot At 5440 South Princeton Avenue On Chicago's South Side At A Small Community Program Called "an Open Air Fashion And Talent Show" Presented By "the New Between The Tracks Council", A Community Block Group." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, August 1973). #historicPOC #humansofhistory #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015

"The Kadats Of America, Chicago's Most Loved Young Black Drill Team, Shown Performing On A Sunday Afternoon At A Community Talent Show On The South Side. Leader Of The Group Is Major General Acklin, Who Works With The Youngsters To Give Them A Positive Outlook On Life." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, August 1973). #historicPOC #humansofhistory #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015

"Closeup Of A Black Beauty Gracing A Float During The Annual Bud Billiken Day Parade Along Dr. Martin L. King Jr. Drive On Chicago's South Side." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, August 1973). #historicPOC #humansofhistory #blackhistorymonth #BHM2015

"Black Student Welders Work In A Machine Shop Course Taught At The Chicago Opportunities Industrialization Center In The Heart Of The Cabrini-green Housing Project On Chicago's Near North Side Other Courses In Auto Repair, Drafting And Clerical Work Also Are Offered." (This photograph was taken by John H. White, October 1973). #historicPOC #humansofhistory#blackhistorymonth #BHM2015