Ray becomes the first Black female lawyer in American history. Born in New York City to a journalist father and a politically active mother, Ray was a brilliant student who was teach­ing at Howard ...

After Pope Francis’ funeral, 135 cardinals will gather for a conclave to elect a new pope. The traditions include oaths of secrecy, paper ballots and white smoke from a chimney of the Sistine Chapel.

For some artists, recognition flares up for a hot season or two when they seem everywhere all at once, but then their sparkle ...

Shukrani Gray, head of access and opportunity at the library, has worked extensively with The HistoryMakers database, and she ...

In this universe, Michael B. Jordan is a Hollywood heavyweight and Jonathan Majors is fighting for redemption. But what if things had gone differently?

The Colorado House on Wednesday passed a bill that would establish standards for Black history and culture studies in the ...

Explore the absence of Black protesters in recent mass rallies and the importance of sustained Black movement and organizing in fighting against Trump policies.

Green Cove Springs is a city of 10,000 with small-town charm. It began 150 years ago with little more than trees, a river and ...

The collection has been described as a road trip companion for Black history buffs as well as bookstore fanatics. So buckle ...

A decade ago this month, the death of Freddie Gray from injuries sustained in the back of a Police van consumed the city, leading to days of protests, a night of violent unrest and an ongoing ...

Leaders called the order a sign of the administration’s attempts to stifle cultural spaces dedicated to preserving Black history and truths that don’t align with Trump’s political ideology.