Americans celebrate the emancipation of 250,000 slaves in Texas, while July 4th is a celebration of American independence, ...

Only time will tell how the shade inclusivity narrative changes through 2025 and beyond. “Pressure is turning into purpose, ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — By the time the drumming and dancing starts Thursday, an organization that promotes African American ...

A ceremonial groundbreaking will be held Thursday for the rebuilding of one of the nation's oldest Black churches, whose congregants first gathered outdoors in secret before constructing a wooden ...

For generations, Black Americans have recognized the end of one of history’s darkest chapters with joy — such as parades or ...

An 18-year-old was killed in a fiery crash along an interstate in South Carolina, according to fire officials in Colleton County.

The Black Scranton Project will hold its 6th annual Juneteenth Jubilee Block Party Thursday from 2-8 p.m. at the organization ...

Though some worry over the federal pushback against DEI, community members say there is a renewed focus to recognize Black ...

It’s a joy to hear Ossie Davis tell the origin story of his 57-year partnership with Ruby Dee. “I married for money,” he states with a glint of good humor in ...

For those of us old enough to have been there to experience it firsthand, 1989 was a pretty glorious year for film.

According to a 2024 Congressional Research Service report, at least 30 states and the District of Columbia have designated ...

Along with Memorial Day and Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Juneteenth became one of three federal holidays with explicit roots ...