Among the Union regiments attacking the well-fortified position were two African American units: the First Louisiana — which was one of the few units commanded by African American officers ...

Some African nations are strengthening their democracy, while most are stuck in a dangerously authoritarian spiral.

Among Romani and Celtic communities, jumping over a broom sometimes symbolized entering a new household or signified a non-church union. However, in the context of African American history ...

In a move that has yet to make headlines in the United States or European capitals, the G20 welcomed the African Union (AU) as a new permanent member. Before the announcement, South Africa was the ...

Wash U students can join a new on-campus chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. Student ...

African Union Chairperson Candidates Advocate for Permanent UN Security Council Seats NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three African politicians seeking to head the African Union detailed their plans on ...

An African American Union soldier of the American Civil War, seated, in a studio portrait, circa 1863. Credit - Getty Images Over a century ago, President Woodrow Wilson established Veterans Day ...

The decision to block the African American studies course has been met with outrage from the National Parents Union, who said the ban is a "direct attack on the Black and all (Black, Indigenous ...

NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Three African politicians seeking to head the African Union detailed their plans on Friday for regional security amid conflicts and political coups while strongly advocating for ...