U.S. Rep. Tom Suozzi introduced legislation last week that would create a planning commission to examine the possibility of ...

The investigation was a global endeavor that led to a Post series exposing the Smithsonian's “racial brain collection.” ...

VCU Libraries hosted their annual Black History Month Lecture on Feb. 4 at James Branch Cabell Library featuring Crystal Moten, who holds a doctorate in history and African American studies. She ...

RELATED: What you need to know about the origins of Black History Month As the late poet Maya Angelou once said, "You can't ...

Kansas seldom promotes itself as a destination for Black history enthusiasts, and we’re leaving lots of potential tourist ...

The National Museum of African American History and Culture is the world’s largest museum dedicated to African-American history and culture. It’s one of the most visited museums in the United States, ...

Happy Valentine’s week, DC! Share the love with your boo or your besties this week at a Valentine’s dinner or show. There’s also the return of fun annual events such as Alexandria’s George Washington ...

Peter Bentzon (ca. 1783–after 1850) was not only a free man; he was also a silversmith and jeweler who worked in Philadelphia and on the Caribbean island of St. Croix. Bentzon’s work is recognized ...

No one has played a greater role in helping all Americans know the black past than Carter G. Woodson, the individual who ...

There is a full month’s worth of events to learn more about and celebrate the accomplishments of Black Philadelphians, from free events to ticketed walking tours.

Black History Month honors the achievements and struggles of African Americans throughout U.S. history, and it’s a great time ...

The National Civil Rights Museum is hosting a virtual book talk about the effects of segregation on HBCUs during Black ...