His grandparents and mother were born in Selma, Ala., the site of the violence of the 1965 civil rights march that led to the ...
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 ...
“The 1619 Project” is a frequent target of book bans and challenges around the country. But Nikole Hannah-Jones’ bestselling ...
Nelson Mandela's life and career receives a fond appreciation in Antoine Fuqua's documentary, even if it avoids tougher ...
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.
With U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin retiring at the end of his term, Illinois voters face a crowded ballot in the bid to fill a seat Durbin has held since 1997.
Celebrate 100 years of Black History Month and the ongoing fight for African American history. Learn about the legacy of ...
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 ...
February is Black History Month, and Tennessee is packed with ways to explore, learn, and celebrate the rich legacy of African Americans, from Nashville to Memp ...
A smiley face, "Wash me," lewd depictions of human anatomy: Those are the typical inscriptions one might see etched into a dirt-covered car. But Aaron Decicio's body of work is more unique. For the ...
A native New Yorker, Maslow valued his early experiences in city life. Urban historian Lewis Mumford was a key influence on ...