Quilting has been an important part of Black American history. It served as a creative outlet, a way to tell stories, and ...

The theme of this year’s Black History Month is “African Americans and Labor.” Beyond the proclamations made by elected officials, people need to remember Yolo County was founded in part by slaves ...

In observance of Black History Month, the Oliver Art Center will present "Piece Work: An Exhibition of Contemporary Gee’s Bend Quilts" in its Fisher Room Gallery Feb. 14 through March 22. The unique ...

The idea for the current exhibition at the Shepherd came to artistic director Allison Glenn almost a year ago. “I was walking ...

Carol Gordon is an avid collector of Black American memorabilia and has assembled a traveling history museum that she takes ...

Antique shops and academics discuss what is happening to Black memorabilia as Florida plans its Black History Museum.

The museum space is the former childhood home of Terry’s relative, Earnie Shavers, a heavyweight boxer best known for his hard-hitting punch. He grew up to become a champion fighter, brave enough to ...

The North Carolina Reads Program, also known as NC Reads, returns to Warren County Memorial Library in Warrenton this month.

"It's an immersive exhibit that would highlight some of the African American leaders that we had over the course of history that most people might not know about," says Executive Director Alondra ...

Towns’ multimedia work examines the historical narratives of Black Americans, focusing on the everyday tasks of the “everyman ...

From activists to entertainers to record-breaking athletes to a postal worker, we are shining a spotlight on the contributions of influential African Americans as we celebrate Black History Month.

The oystermen knew Sandy Ground was a safe haven for them to have the freedom to work, learn and worship where it would not ...