Leader’s yearlong examination of notable people, institutions and key moments in Lexington’s history focuses on an early ...

On the last day of January, the day before Black History Month was set to begin, newly confirmed Defense Secretary Pete ...

Kulick: Learn about women's suffrage and the fight against the Tocks Island Dam project at upcoming history talks.

India observes National Women's Day on February 13, honoring Sarojini Naidu’s legacy in independence, women’s rights, and ...

With Anthony’s birthday taking place during Black History Month, one organization is using her birthday celebration to also ...

A look at the lives of Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Steward, the first Black female doctor in New York, and her sister Sarah J. S ...

Pullman porters did more than carry bags, they paved the way for higher education opportunities, the professional working ...

She was attacked by mounted police officers on "Bloody Sunday" in Selma. Her efforts, along with "Bloody Sunday," were ...

Jamarcus stops by the Upcountry History Museum to check out the ‘Black Pioneers’ quilt exhibition. The exhibit follows the ...

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

Illinois has a proud history related to the Women's Movement and the League of Women Voters. The histories of the two levels are often intertwined, particularly in the early years. Here are some ...

Hundreds of people gathered at the Greenwich Village site to condemn what they saw as a chilling strike against the symbolic heart of the gay rights movement.