Melvin Edwards rose to prominence in 1963, with the first works of what would become his most notable series, 'Lynch ...

Scroll long enough on TikTok or Instagram — or simply watch reality TV — and one might assume anyone under the age of 25 is ...

African American Art Song at Peabody Library, Mark Anthony West Jr. opening reception at Lord Baltimore Hotel, more ...

Elizabeth Freeman’s landmark 1781 lawsuit transformed revolutionary ideals into legal reality, setting precedent that led to the collapse of slavery in Massachusetts.

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Williamsburg is often dubbed as the colonial capital of the world, but along the lines of its deep history, another story fills the pages — one about Black history. “The ...

In commemoration of Black History Month, we sit down with New York’s Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley to discuss the exciting work of the New York State Commission on African American History.

Bill aims to improve veteran suicide tracking and policy as NY rates hit 20-year high Earlier this month, we told how New York veteran suicide rates were at a 20-year high. Man accused of sexual abuse ...

Black golfers built their own organizations amid exclusion and proved excellence under adversity. Pioneers like John Shippen, Charlie Sifford and Tiger Woods profoundly shaped golf’s history and ...

Florida A&M University's Board of Trustees approved consolidating seven degree programs and terminating one. The changes, including merging African American studies, are to meet Florida Board of ...

BLACK HISTORY IN LEESBURG IS ROOTED IN EDUCATION AND FIGHTING FOR EQUAL RIGHTS. DESPITE INTENSE SEGREGATION. WESH TWO CHRISTINA WATKINS TELLS US THE CITY’S FORMER MAYOR IS ONE OF MANY MAKING SURE THAT ...

In the middle of January the UI Office of Strategic Communications put out a news release that the University of Iowa would conduct a review of low enrollment undergraduate majors to assess their ...

CU Boulder Chancellor Justin Schwartz and CU President Todd Saliman have announced a $2 million investment over five years for the Center for African & African American Studies (CAAAS). The ...