The first time I went to a mostly African American church service, I was blown away by the music. One word came to mind – Motown. I felt the same beat, the same spirit of listening to groups and ...

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

We focus on champions of civil rights [but] rarely talk about the Black Christians whose spiritual passion made our country ...

This Relation is given by her Master who bought her, and with whom she now lives. JOHN WHEATLEY. Boston, Nov. 14, 1772. What occurred next was stuff of legend amongst the African-American slave ...

By Christine WeertsSpecial to the Selma Times JournalThis year marks the 125th anniversary of “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” ...

A 90-minute walking tour details the city’s role in promoting slavery throughout the South and the driving force of faith to ...

We offer both a major and a minor in African American Studies, focusing on the exploration of African American experiences. Our goal is to help you understand the rich history and culture of African ...

The first African American woman to play the lead role in “Carmen” at the Sydney Opera House and to sing Fricka, Erda and Waltraute in Wagner’s “Ring” in China, Baker is shifting away ...

LDS apostle Dallin Oaks announces Easter initiative and an African American spiritual finds its way into the new hymnbook.

40, the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African Americans Act, which would establish a commission to explore reparations for descendants of slavery. This bill is a Senate ...

From Opera to Doo-Wop to Jazz, Black artists have made significant contributions to Rhode Island’s musical heritage. As part of our celebration of Black History Month, we’re introducing you to a few ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A new bill introduced in the House of Representatives aims to create a commission to study and develop reparations proposals for African Americans ... and inhumanity of slavery in ...