Invisible Changemakers of Industry: African Americans and Labor
From the National Museum of African American History and Culture. As a citizen workforce, African Americans continue to chart new paths toward economic stability, personal growth, and racial uplift. From enslaved workers in the 19th century to agricultural, industrial, and professional workers in the 20th and 21st centuries, Black men and women have always been vital to transforming and tooling America. During Black History Month, our museum celebrates Black people's often invisible labor of all kinds — across time, industry, and community.