Ciara and Samuel L Jackson are among the big names who have become citizens of African countries in recent years.

Discover the truth about Black contributions to iconic American landmarks, from the White House to the Capitol. Celebrate Black History Month.

The history of faith in the African American community is not only about individual faith but also serves as a counter to the ...

West African nations have used the leap in DNA technology as inspiration to build up their tourism infrastructure and attract African Americans to come and learn about their roots.

The month of February should not be the end of the learning process for the year, but rather the beginning of a school year ...

Teachers can help the origins of jazz and hip-hop come alive for students with resources that highlight these influential ...

As an adolescent Richardson took visits to UC Santa Barbara for Black events and lectures and attended award ceremonies held ...

Chicago's Bronzeville neighborhood was a hub for African American culture and creativity, and although segregation was still ...

It all began in the summer of 1915. While attending a celebration of the 50th anniversary of emancipation, historian Carter G. Woodson was inspired to form an organization dedicated to studying the ...

Carter G. Woodson, the "father of Black history," founded the celebration now known as Black History Month in 1926. A ...

A map of dozens of pinpointed historical landmarks that recognize people, events, and places that highlight the history of ...

The Havre de Grace Colored School Museum and Cultural Center received funding to replace roofing on the over-100-year-old ...