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 ...

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 ...

ALLEGAN COUNTY, MI – Decades after his 12-year-old brother died in his arms, Daniel Yarbough returned to what was left of the ...

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 ...

The 18-term delegate for the District of Columbia in Congress and a veteran of the Civil Rights Movement has filed paperwork to end her campaign for reelection.

Every Thursday, the Paste staff and contributors will choose their five favorite songs of the week, awarding one entry a “Song of the Week” designation. Check out last week’s roundup here. Follow ...

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 ...

Jane Fonda was told her mother died of a heart attack. A year later, she learned the truth from a magazine — her mother had ...

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 ...