The Black church has long played a significant role in supporting faith and the fight for Civil Rights in America, with its ...

African-American social reformer, abolitionist and writer Frederick Douglass was the country's most famous Black man of the ...

There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy ...

There can be much debate on whether a site was part of the Underground Railroad. Hudson Valley has its share of sites, ...

KENNEBUNK, Maine — Kennebunk High School social studies teacher Greg Smith is taking an innovative approach to teach students ...

The Divine Nine is the nickname for the National Pan-Hellenic Council. A group of nine historically black greek-letter ...

Ellis’ dream of wresting power from the emperor was but one small moment in his boundary-breaking life. Eulogized as a ...

US Senator Edward J. Markey, leaders of local teachers unions, and education advocates gathered in Boston Monday to denounce ...

From entrepreneurship and music to activism and faith, these powerful stories shape Northern California’s Black community.

Bessie Coleman was the first African American woman in world history to earn a pilot’s license and became a national ...

St. Paul’s Roman Catholic Church, Reading, is presenting a gala on Sunday, Feb. 23, to raise funds for community programs and honor local leaders and organizations. The event will be held in the ...

Baylor Lifelong Learning will host a talk by Cindy Janecka at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 17 in the auditorium of the Mayborn Museum, 1300 ...