I recently interviewed Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and African and African American studies at Harvard University. His new book, I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black ...

There’s no denying it — Black history and heritage are foundational to American society, culture, and innovation today.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Black American history is American history. Every February, community members and local organizations across the Capital Region ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. A few weeks later, Trump hosted a Black History Month reception at the White House.

The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in ...

Construction workers dismantle the Black Lives Matter plaza near the White House on March 10, 2025. I grew up in a home surrounded by American history books and parents keen on teaching me Black ...

America loves its heroes. The nation has made lions of the men who signed a document 250 years ago to declare independence from the English crown; it’s made saints of the 55 men who gathered in a ...

A regional guidebook about Black history across Hampton Roads highlights notable places, events and stories of trials and triumphs. The guide, called “A Trail of Trials and Triumphs: Unveiling Black ...

During a time when First Amendment rights feel under threat and President Donald Trump is making racist attacks on those who criticize him, it is more important than ever to remind yourself of Black ...

For Black History Month 2026, the AJC will focus on “African Americans and the Arts.” Follow here as we explore Atlanta and ...