A monument has been erected to honor about 450 Black people buried in unmarked graves at the Taylor City Cemetery.

Delve into America’s Civil Rights story with a visit to these important landmarks and destinations. Here are five to consider ...

One year after the first shots of the Civil War were fired at nearby Fort Sumter, the Planter’s three white officers went ...

Africa Monument to Slaves in Stone Town, Zanzibar Island, Tanzania, Africa. Sculptures of slaves. Historical Memorial with sculptures and chains near the former African slave trade place in a slave ...

The foundation will advise the National Park Service in soliciting proposals from technical consultants with expertise in ...

TAYLOR, Texas — In the city of Taylor, hundreds of African American grave sites have gone without headstones for decades. Now ...

Long Island’s past is woven with stories of resilience, courage, and creativity from the African American community. From historic sites and inspiring individuals, Long Island is filled with African ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

New York City is renowned as a global center of finance, commerce and culture, but its role in slavery is far lesser known.   Although the slave trade is typically associated […] ...

Many New Yorkers can cite chapter and verse about the African Burial Ground National Monument in downtown Manhattan near City Hall, but only a few know about the burial grounds and segregated ...