Over 155 years ago on Feb. 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment was ratified, giving Black men the right to vote.

MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The 15th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on this day in 1870. The amendment granted African American men the right to vote by stating that the right to vote ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - It is the third day of Black History Month and WTOC has the Black history fact of the day. On February 3, 1870, the 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution was ratified ...

Black History Month was founded a century ago as Negro History Week. February was selected in honor of great abolitionist ...