His grandparents and mother were born in Selma, Alabama, the site of the violence of the 1965 civil rights march that led to the Voting Rights Act. He grew up in Columbus, Ohio, where, within 30 yards ...

Black History Month, which began Feb. 1, marks 100 years since historian Carter G. Woodson helped launch a national effort to recognize and teach Black history in the United States, and 50 years since ...

A Rutgers expert discusses the origins of Black History Month and how its purpose has evolvedBlack History Month begins Feb.

As a social and political history covering two intersecting storylines for more than the length of the nation, it’s packed with incident and facts.

Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month and the ongoing fight for African American history. Learn about the legacy of ...

The four-part 'Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History' is an informative look at the unique relationship between the two groups ...

As I began writing “Bayard Rustin: American Dreamer,” my biography of the 20th-century radical leader and activist, one of my colleagues cautioned me not to “fall in love.” This, of course, is good ...

Prolific and successful producer of star-laden pantomimes, musicals and West End shows ...

A native New Yorker, Maslow valued his early experiences in city life. Urban historian Lewis Mumford was a key influence on ...

Dive into 11 books that bring the stories of Black Americans to life, and explore our top picks for inspiring, unforgettable ...

Some of the greatest actors of past and present are renowned for being able to take on totally different characters and ...