Black History

American sprinters Tommie Smith and John Carlos raise their fists and give the Black Power Salute at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City © Getty

“I had a moral obligation to step up”

Portrait of Olaudah Equiano © Getty Images

Olaudah Equiano, freedom fighter

Illustration entitled 'Solomon Northup In His Plantation Suit', from the book Twelve Years A Slave © Getty Images

Solomon Northup’s real 12 years a slave

South African armed forces stand by during state of emergency regarding anti-apartheid unrest © Getty

The years of Apartheid

Haile Selassie in full ceremonial regalia following his coronation © Getty Images

Timeline: The life of Haile Selassie

Haile Selassie in the 1970s © Getty Images

Haile Selassie, Emperor of Ethiopia and architect of modern Africa

Three revolutionaries who shaped the 20th century © Getty Images

Three revolutionaries who shaped the 20th century

Inviting Elizabeth Taylor to a dinner party... (public domain)

Inviting Elizabeth Taylor to a dinner party…