The Continuous Commitment: African Americans in the American Red Cross

African American involvement in the American Red Cross goes far back into Red Cross history. After the Civil War, Clara Barton, the founder of the American Red Cross, sat around a dinner table with famed abolitionist Frederick Douglass and talked about establishing a Red Cross Association in the United States. Mr. Douglass supported Miss Barton's efforts and continued to support the work of the Red Cross after it was founded in 1881.

There are several links below that will take you to an exhibit on African Americans in the American Red Cross. "Ctrl-click" on one to start your tour. You will find in this exhibit only a small portion of the contributions made by African Americans yesterday and today. Our research assures us that there are countless others whose stories on this topic have yet to be told.

We hope that you enjoy "The Continuous Commitment" exhibit and tell others about it.

• The Continuous Commitment
• The Post-Barton Years: New Challenges in a New Century
• Good Neighbors: Ready to Serve
• World War II Opens New Doors
• Partners in One Red Cross
• One Mission: To Serve Humanity
• Vietnam
• Developing Diverse Programs for Diverse Audiences
• African American Leadership in the American Red Cross

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