Cardinal Wilton D. Gregory, retiring Archbishop of Washington, D.C., will join Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark ...

The hit play, which originated in New York, offers an intimate look at the lives of hair braiders and their clients, ...

This journey begins in Africa, a continent made up of 54 countries mostly occupied by the indigenous people of dark-skinned ...

Visitors are encouraged to share their photos and stories in the exhibition’s virtual galleries to continue the historical ...

Often called the "Father of Black History," Virginia native and scholar Carter G. Woodson started Negro History Week in ...

Black History Month started as "Negro History Week" in February 1926 as a way to chronicle the accomplishments of African ...

As conservatives try to change how history is taught in our schools, here are some Black history facts you should know.

Whether you want to explore cultural milestones, uncover little known stories, or gain a deeper understanding of the Black ...

While Black History Month is commemorated in February, celebrating and learning more about the history doesn't have to stop ...

Hector McDaniel of the Stark NAACP writes about the shared African experience of persistence and faith through hardship.

The Association for the Study of African American Life and History has named the theme for this Black History Month.

While genetic tests can reveal the ancestry of enslaved individuals, strontium analysis can now home in on where they actually grew up.