Discover the inspiring history of Black History Month, from Rosa Parks to Dr. Carter G. Woodson, highlighting the gear-shifting moments and contributions of Black people throughout the United States.

Many prominent historical figures are from the Metro Detroit area. Here’s a list of prominent Black historical figures in ...

As some of the coldest weather in nearly six years pours out of Canada into Michigan Sunday, the 20th annual Great Skate ...

When I saw the people on the street taking these questions seriously and answering them, I couldn’t believe it.

Mansion on O Street founder H.H. Leonards is the driving force behind a push to create an augmented reality trail charting D.C.'s role in the nation's quest for freedom and equality.

Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks, Muhammad Ali and Harriet Tubman. They are revered and in ...

How did Martin Luther King's message get across to America? Partly through pop culture. Music, movies, TV helped spread his ...

Across Michigan, there were several events celebrating MLK Day with an eye on Trump's plans as he becomes president ...

King, whose birth we celebrate as a national holiday this Jan. 20, was — along with Rosa Parks, John Lewis ... the era that prided themselves on having an integrated roster. And then there was TV — ...

King, whose birth we celebrate as a national holiday this Jan. 20, was — along with Rosa Parks, John Lewis ... on having an integrated roster. And then there was TV — traditionally the ...

The Advocate highlights social inequality through original stories and opinions, and content generated by fellow NNPA and ...