Robert F. Kennedy played a significant role in Black history through his work as the Attorney General of the United States during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Kennedy was a strong advocate for civil rights and worked closely with African American leaders such as Martin Luther King Jr. and other activists to advance the cause of racial equality.

One of Kennedy's most notable contributions to Black history was his support for the desegregation of schools in the South. He played a key role in enforcing federal court orders to integrate schools and ensure that African American students had equal access to education.

Additionally, Kennedy was a vocal supporter of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which outlawed discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. He worked tirelessly to secure its passage and enforce its provisions to protect the rights of African Americans and other marginalized groups.

Tragically, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated in 1968, but his legacy lives on as a champion of civil rights and social justice in American history, including Black history.