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Becoming the Civil Rights Queen
As an attorney and activist, Constance Baker Motley fought for equal rights inside the courtroom and out.
Read MoreBlack U.S. Olympians Take the Spotlight at the Winter Games
Over 200 of the athletes representing our county at the Winter Olympics are Black, with many taking home medals.
Read More100 Years After a Black Family Was Forced Out, a Descendant Sues a California City
The great-granddaughter of a couple who left town after facing threats of violence wants more than a token memorial.
Read MoreBad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Performance Uses Cultural Storytelling To Center Puerto Rican Pride And A Message Of Unity
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl performance was a living tribute to Afro‑Caribbean history, showcasing the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Read MoreReading the Nation at 250: Who Is Missing From the Story?
As America prepares to celebrate 250 years of independence, a federal reading initiative reveals a glaring truth: the nation is still telling its story without Black women.
Read MoreMilitary Veteran Deported to Jamaica After 50 Years in US
Wade, who had been in ICE detention for months, was deported despite pleas from Congressman David Scott to let him remain.
Read MoreOrganizations celebrate 100th anniversary of Black History Month
What originated as Negro History Month has persisted for a century, teaching about the trials and tribulations of Black history.
Read MoreHow Archives Tell the Truth America Tries to Forget
Shanna Ward’s new book required her to delve deep into archives to unveil history about resistance in the antebellum south.
Read MoreBlack and Jewish America: An Interwoven History
PBS’s four-part series Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History explores the complex relationship between Black and Jewish Americans, shaped by shared struggles and tested by tensions. Hosted by Henry Louis Gates Jr., it traces their civic and cultural alliances from the early 20th century through the civil rights era. Premiering February 3 at 9/8c, the series invites reflection on the challenges and promise of multiracial solidarity.
Read MoreB&O museum introduces restored ‘Washington’
The restoration sheds light on American history and design and the unique role played by some Black workers during the mid-century.
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