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The HistoryMakers and ScienceMakers Oral History Digital Archives are an educational resource ideal for students, teachers, and institutions alike. Access interviews, biographies, videos, archival photography, and more for over 3,300 African Americans known and unknown. Learn unique personal facts and get to know how these influential people connect with our unique tool.
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The HistoryMakers on 60 Minutes
The achievements of historically significant Black Americans are at risk of going unpreserved, as important figures die without documenting their stories for future generations. 60 MINUTES’ Bill Whitaker explores how one organization is trying to prevent that by creating an expansive digital archive of first-person accounts of the Black experience. Marc Lieberman is the producer.
Creating a more inclusive record of American History
The HistoryMakers is a national 501©(3) non-profit research and educational institution committed to preserving and making widely accessible the untold personal stories of both well-known and unsung African Americans. Through the media and a series of user-friendly products, services and events, The HistoryMakers enlightens, entertains and educates the public, helping to refashion a more inclusive record of American history.
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FEATURED MAKERS
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REMEMBERING HANK AARON, LEGENDARY BASEBALL PLAYER.
One of the most recognized black baseball players from the 1950’s to 1970’s, Hank Aaron began in the Negro American League and swiftly made his way to the all-star roster. An MVP and World Series winner, Baseball Hall-of-Famer, and twice awarded a Presidential medal, he left behind a sports legacy.
Latest News
Latest News
Jun 17, 2023
Juneteenth: Free As the Wind
Juneteenth: Free As the Wind
Free As the Wind, Maritime Escape from Slavery Featuring Captain Bill Pinkney
The HistoryMakers on Martha's Vineyard June 21-23, 2023.
2023-2024 INNOVATIONS IN PEDAGOGY & TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
2023-2024 INNOVATIONS IN PEDAGOGY & TEACHING FELLOWSHIP
2022-2023 DIGITAL ARCHIVE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
2022-2023 DIGITAL ARCHIVE STUDENT AMBASSADOR PROGRAM
The HistoryMakers Announces its 2022-2023 Student Brand Ambassadors.
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