The well-loved architectural feature is a staple of the American South, but its roots can be traced to Africa.

When the 18th century church planter, evangelist and foreign missionary George Liele was imprisoned in Jamaica, he spread the Gospel in prison, reminiscent of the apostle Paul. Liele is among historic ...

A new biography of Charles W. Chesnutt, by Tess Chakkalakal, explains the friendships and tensions he had with his white ...

America’s history is as complex as it is beautiful—a kaleidoscope of triumphs, trials, terrors and truths. Yet, for far too ...

Travel hasn’t always been easy for African Americans — far from it. That’s why, during an era of segregation, “The Negro ...

What better time to read these eye-opening books than February? Check out this article to see what to add to your list this ...

The National Civil Rights Museum is hosting a virtual book talk about the effects of segregation on HBCUs during Black ...

The Dr Pepper Museum celebrated by Black History Museum by hosting a Mapping Historical Presentation raising awareness about ...

Carter Woodson was a tireless promoter of Black culture who planted seeds for what became Black History Month a century ago ...

Madison Public Library is celebrating the beginning of Black History Month by highlighting its African American literature ...

Black American music is music of the spirit, a profound diversity of lessons to be enjoyed. Never duplicated but often imitated, its drumbeats are heartbeats of the inner person that ignites ...

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