Why does Black History Month matter? This question does not imply that white history does not matter. It simply recognizes ...

Frederick Douglass was an Eastern Shore native, abolitionist leader, social reformer, and one of the most important leaders of the movement for African American civil rights in the 19th century.

The following was written for What’s Up Newp by Keith Stokes, Vice President of the 1696 Heritage Group. This story was ...

During Black History Month, Pennsylvania’s 2025 Teacher of the Year Leon Smith reflects on his impact and what this recognition means.

Cherokee Nation leaders hosted an event at the Greenwood Cultural Center in Tulsa on Feb. 11 to celebrate Black History Month ...

Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

DeSoto Mayor Rachel Proctor will go down in the predominantly-African American city’s history as the second woman – and just ...

The Santa Clarita City Council took action on several key issues during its latest meeting, officially proclaiming February 2025 as Black History Month, selecting a new book for the One Story One City ...

OSHKOSH – The community has a new chance to learn about Indigenous culture. The public is invited to an inaugural event of ...

Google has quietly removed key cultural holidays, including Black History Month and LGBTQ+ Pride Month, from its calendar app ...

Dakar Harrigan and Marquis Brooks are breaking barriers in a community where there aren't many barbers who look like them.