After initially prosecuting those who tried to overthrow an election, Presidents Grant and Hayes backed down—with ...

Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has made history Friday. Scott became the longest-serving African American in the 235-year history of ...

There is no shortage of black history and cultural experiences to be found in Raleigh, North Carolina. While Raleigh has a ...

From movie screenings and concerts to history and discussions, here are numerous ways to celebrate Black History Month around ...

During World War I and the interwar period, African Americans faced some of the worst racial violence in U.S. history. Anti-Black riots erupted across the country, and the Ku Klux Klan’s ...

Charles L. Blockson dedicated his life to documenting the history of the Black Diaspora. A native of Norristown, Blockson is ...

Arline-Bradley, president of the National Council of Negro Women, joined a VIP delegation with President Joe Biden on a trip to Angola where centuries ago, Africans from the region were enslaved and ...

Discover the history and significance of Watch Night, a tradition of African American New Year's Eve celebrations, marking the end of slavery and the beginning of freedom.

Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote in the United States through the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Sen.

Today's improved genetic testing can help African Americans pinpoint their ancestry with greater precision than ever.

Phase One of Lafayette’s African American Heritage Trail honors the city’s rich history with educational landmarks at key ...

The African American Historical & Cultural Museum is seeking community support to enlarge facility and serve the community.