The African-American story is undeniably one of heartache, pain and struggle. However, it’s also one filled with resilience, creativity, innovation and hope. In Black America we aim to tell that story through a timeline of the historic events, significant figures and cultural milestones that have come to represent the Black American experience. Over the page you’ll discover fascinating features on the events of the Civil Rights Movement, the birth of soul music, African-American involvement in World War II, how Black athletes broke down racial barriers in US sport, the origins of the BLM movement, and much more besides.