America’s first IRS commissioner helped raise the vast sums needed to wage the Civil War and was a strong advocate of racial ...

By Farooq A. KperogiIn the spirit of America’s Black History Month, which is celebrated every February, I am continuing my tradition of writing columns that focus on the unique experiences, trials, ...

Discover the contributions of Charles Henry Turner, a pioneering African American entomologist, who first proved insects could remember, learn, and feel.

Animals have played a multitude of roles in the City of London’s 2,000-year history, so there is a veritable menagerie of ...

The U.S. Congress is considering a bill to award the Congressional Gold Medal to the 200,000 Black soldiers who fought to ...

American women would not be welcome as full-time military members until 1948, but those who really, really wanted to fight ...

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Ukraine's Zelenskiy says ending the war means security guarantees Says talks can take any format if guarantees in place Zelenskiy again rules out elections under martial law Feb 9 (Reuters ...

The little-known Civil War Battle of Greenleaf Prairie took place on June 16, 1863, near present-day Braggs and extended to ...

American and Japanese carriers fought a two-day sea and air battle off the coast of Saipan. It would go down as one of the biggest carrier battles of World War II. Japan lost three aircraft ...

Civil rights leaders' alma maters include Ivy League institutions, state and private schools, and HBCUs. The Latest A California appeals court has ruled that a Kern County baker violated state law ...

Deterring Russia from re-invading Ukraine, once this war ends, could require 150,000 troops and American help with air cover, intelligence and missile defense, experts say.