February is Black History Month! Beginning in 1976, every U.S. president has officially designated the month of February as Black History Month, an annual celebration of the achievements and ...

When we narrate the history of the church from the perspective of Black nuns,” says historian Shannen Dee Williams, “myths ...

If we do not speak out against the erosion of rights by authoritarian leaders, anti-rights movements will be emboldened ...

Leonard Peltier, a Native American rights activist held for nearly half a century for the killing of two FBI agents, was released from a federal prison in Central Florida on Tuesday morning.

Tampa's 48th mayor, Julian B. Lane, played a role in the Civil Rights Movement as one of the first southern mayors to support ...

Black History Month is the perfect time to get acquainted with some of the many African American historical sites that dot the South. There is plenty of Black history and culture worth exploring in ...

President Trump’s executive orders call into question the future of teaching Black history in American schools.

Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...

Discover how innovative mapping initiatives are transforming the documentation of Black history, from civil rights movements ...

Leonard Peltier left the prison Tuesday morning in an SUV, according to a prison official. He didn't stop to speak with reporters or his supporters outside the gates.

Explore the rich cultural heritage of Chicago's South Side, from the Great Migration to its enduring impact on culture, music ...

Black faith leaders and activists unite at Metropolitan AME Church in D.C. to fight against the erasure of Black history and ...