The man behind Black History Month was a Harvard scholar who felt “all Americans should understand the largely overlooked ...

Ballantine House has been reimagined to be more inclusive, with a temporary exhibit on 19th- century Black women.

I remember in 7th grade, I had two African American teachers, one for English and the other for history, who challenged me in ...

Nat King Cole, the velvet-voiced singer of such hits as “Unforgettable," was born in Montgomery, Ala. How much do you know ...

Coretta Scott King is known for being the wife of Martin Luther King Jr. But her legacy is one of an international fight for ...

Celebrating Black History in February and all year long is fundamental, writes. Black History is American History.

Anne Applebaum tells Stephanie Ruhle she believes Elon Musk is attempting to change our government to one where civil ...

South African stage legend John Kani has become known for films such as “Black Panther,” and now stars in his play “Kunene ...

A proclamation event for African Heritage Month in Kings County focused on celebrating student success and legacy in action.

Ellis’ dream of wresting power from the emperor was but one small moment in his boundary-breaking life. Eulogized as a ...

At 88, historian David Levering Lewis, a biographer of W.E.B. DuBois, has filled in gaps in his knowledge of his own family ...

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