From slave revolts to the civil rights movement  to modern-day America, black history has been rich with activism. Find out more about the following activists, and see if you can guess others who played a role in American history.

Many African-Americans have made significant contributions to American history. In honor of Black History Month get the facts about some pioneers and see if you can figure out those who made their mark. Want a more hands-on history lesson? Check out these black history events across America.