The civil rights activist speaks to Vanity Fair about her new memoir, her experience with the Anti-Defamation League, and ...

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President Trump has long celebrated William McKinley's tariff policies. Vintage photos show how they affected Americans.

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Prohibited from serving with the U.S. Army as a medical officer, Barbara Stimson was commissioned by the British—and helped ...

Carole Shelton presented the program "Portraits of African American Women in Missouri" on Feb. 6 during an evening hosted by ...

Valentine's Day is approaching quickly, and if you’re looking for something sweet or melancholic to celebrate the holiday, look no further. Here is the ultimate guide to books featuring love.

Civil rights champions have diverse college journeys. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. may be the most recognized civil rights leader in U.S. history, but across many decades, numerous Black activists ...

President Trump’s moves to pause refugee resettlement, freeze foreign aid and suspend funds to promote democracy have added ...

The Wilson County Courthouse will display a temporary exhibit in observance of Black History Month and Women’s History Month. The display will be showcased in the courthouse’s upstairs lobby at 228 E.

Members of the National Association of Black Military Women Charleston Chapter are proud of their military service and want ...