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  1. African Americans | History, Facts, & Culture | Britannica

    Dec 26, 2025 · African Americans constitute one of the largest ethnic groups in the United States. African Americans are mainly of African ancestry, but many have non-Black ancestors as well. Learn …

  2. Black people - Wikipedia

    Black is a racial classification of people, usually a political and skin color -based category for specific populations with a mid- to dark brown complexion.

  3. Black History: Facts, People & Month | HISTORY

    Learn important dates and facts about the African American experience. Black inventors changed the way we live through their many innovations, from the traffic light to the ironing board.

  4. Then and Now Experiences of Blacks and African Americans

    4 days ago · According to the U.S. Census Bureau for the population of the United States in 2022, Blacks and African Americans (alone or in a combination) make up about 15% or 50 million people.

  5. Key facts about Black Americans | Pew Research Center

    Jan 23, 2025 · U.S. Black population or total Black population refers to the population of Americans who self-identify as Black in the United States.

  6. African-Americans - New World Encyclopedia

    African-Americans, or Black Americans, are citizens of the United States whose ancestors, were mostly indigenous to Sub-Saharan Africa. It is estimated that a significant number of African-Americans …

  7. African Americans - Wikiwand

    Emigration of free Blacks to their continent of origin had been proposed since the Revolutionary war. After Haiti became independent, it tried to recruit African Americans to migrate there after it re …

  8. Celebrate Black History In Houston, TX | Guide to Local Landmarks

    Jan 27, 2025 · From green spaces rooted in Emancipation celebrations to arts venues that fostered sounds of soul, these Houston African American landmarks are a must-visit during Black History …

  9. Pew Research Center Reports on the Growing Black Population in the ...

    Feb 3, 2025 · A new report from Pew Research Center has examined the current state of the Black population in the United States, including information on Black Americans’ age structure, household …

  10. Exploring Houston’s African American Heritage

    Houston’s African American community has played a pivotal role in shaping the city’s rich cultural, social, and political landscape. From the city’s early days through the Civil Rights Movement and into …