The Wikipedia page on African Americans provides an extensive overview of the history, culture, and achievements of African Americans in the United States.

The Wikipedia page on the American Civil War provides a comprehensive overview of the war that took place in the United States between 1861 and 1865.

Civil and political rights are a set of fundamental human rights that aim to protect individuals' freedoms and ensure their participation in political processes.

The Civil Rights Act of 1866 ( enacted April 9, 1866, reenacted 1870) was the first United States federal law to define citizenship and affirm that all citizens are equally protected by the law.

The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is a landmark piece of legislation in the United States that outlawed racial segregation and discrimination.

The Civil Rights Act of 1968 is a landmark law in the United States signed into law by United States President Lyndon B.

The Civil Rights Act of 1991 is a United States labor law, passed in response to United States Supreme Court decisions that limited the rights of employees who had sued their employers for discrimination.