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It is not blood alone that binds Black Americans to this soil. America, as we know it today, simply would not exist without ...
Today, organizations like Capeverdean American Community Development (CADC) represent more than cultural pride – they are engines of progress.
At just 150 feet, the new trail is quite short, but it connects with the often-overlooked legacy of the Great Smoky Mountains ...
Their grandfathers all came to the Shipyard around 1943, pushed out by Jim Crow in the South and pulled in by the promise of ...
Every year, Woodson’s organization, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH) chooses a theme for Black History Month. The theme for 2025 is African Americans and ...
One of Clayton’s favorite pieces comes from Marcus Leslie Singleton, who watched from New York as his family lost their home.
In “The Spinach King,” he unearths the story of how his grandfather created one of the world’s largest farming operations, as ...
The new trail to Enloe Cemetery near Mingus Mill helps uncover the long-overlooked legacy of the Great Smoky Mountains’ Black ...
MOUNT PLEASANT, Texas (KLTV) - East Texas cities filled their streets with cars and floats celebrating Juneteenth. One Black community in Mount Pleasant traces their history back to shortly after ...
Juneteenth KC brought music, vendors, food and culture to Kansas City’s 18th and Vine District, honoring African American heritage and culture.
Montgomery County has stepped forward to celebrate the contributions and legacies of six African American community leaders who have left indelible marks on society. These esteemed individuals ...
Like many African Americans, my search was blocked by what’s referred to as the “1870’s wall.” That’s because prior to 1870, the United States Census did not note enslaved and formerly ...