Civil Rights and African American History

"The U.S. Department of the Interior protects and manages the Nation’s natural resources and cultural heritage. The Department of the Interior plays a central role in how the United States stewards its public lands, increases environmental protections, pursues environmental justice, and honors our nation-to-nation relationship with Tribes." -(doi.gov/about)  The documents found on this page detail civil rights and African American issues as they relate to the Department of the Interior.