20 Unsung Heroes in Black History

20 Unsung Heroes in Black History

Source: The Washington Post / Getty Black history includes countless figures whose impact runs deep, even if their names remain less familiar. While some leaders dominate textbooks, many others worked quietly behind the scenes, changed systems from within, or laid foundations for future progress. Their stories span centuries, disciplines, and movements. Today’s list highlights 20 unsung heroes in Black history whose contributions deserve wider r…