Washington DC is filled with attractions highlighting significant figures in black history, from the renowned Frederick Douglass to Mary Bethune McLeod, Carter G. Woodson, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Explore inspiring history of a resilient people.

Philadelphia, one of the oldest and most diverse cities in the nation, offers various ways to honor Black history and heritage, including visiting murals, monuments, historic sites, and supporting Black-owned businesses and restaurants.

African Americans have significantly shaped Maryland's history, demonstrating perseverance and courage from the horrors of enslavement to the heroism of the Underground Railroad, the Jazz Age, and their inspiring contributions to science, arts, and culture today.