Robert F. Kennedy played a significant role in Black history during the civil rights movement of the 1960s. As the Attorney General of the United States under his brother, President John F. Kennedy, he supported efforts to desegregate schools and address voting rights issues. After his brother's assassination, Robert Kennedy continued to advocate for civil rights and social justice.

One of Robert Kennedy's most notable moments in Black history occurred in April 1968 when he delivered a powerful speech in Indianapolis announcing the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Kennedy's speech, in which he called for love and compassion instead of hatred and violence, is credited with helping to prevent rioting in Indianapolis that night, unlike in many other cities in the aftermath of King's death.

Robert Kennedy also worked closely with civil rights leaders like John Lewis and Marian Wright Edelman, and he visited impoverished communities to draw attention to issues of inequality and poverty. His advocacy for marginalized communities and his willingness to engage in difficult conversations about race and justice made him a key figure in Black history.

Tragically, Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated just two months after Dr. King, in June 1968, but his legacy of fighting for civil rights and social justice continues to inspire generations of activists and leaders in the Black community.