One map, published in 1922 in the NAACP's magazine "Crisis," placed dots on a standard map to document 3,456 lynchings over 32 years. The Southeast had the largest concentration.

Under the "one-drop rule" in the 19th and early 20th century, a single drop of African-American "blood" made a person black, even if their heritage was overwhelmingly white.

Drawing on data from the 2010 U.S. Census, the map shows one dot per person, color-coded by race. That's 308,745,538 dots in all.

Between May 31 and June 1, 1921, as many as 300 people were killed in one of the deadliest race massacres in U.S. history. Riled up by rumors of a Black man raping a young white woman, a white mob ...

Black and Hispanic homeowners face a number of additional obstacles when buying homes compared with white homeowners. According to U.S. Census Bureau data for the second quarter of this year, the ...

We must remember that White House history is Black history. This is some of that story. By keeping the truth about these struggles and achievements alive, one story at a time, we can help ensure ...

Every black speck on the map below is a building, reflecting the built legacy of the United States. Use the search bar to find a place and explore the interactive map below. Use two fingers to pan ...

An early 20th-century NAACP map showing lynchings between 1909 and 1918. The maps were sent to politicians and newspapers in an effort to spur legislation protecting Black Americans. Library of ...