Do you know where the first free Black settlement was established? Can you point out the location of our first HBCU on a map? This interactive timeline, while certainly not exhaustive, does aim to highlight some of the many turning points, tragedies and triumphs in our history. The Root staff compiled more than 80 historical facts for our readers to peruse. Choose a date on the slider for a road trip through time and a chance to revisit monumental moments.