African-American women, we’ve been the rocks of the race. Having nothing but love between us is like the key to whole community really coming together in love. I talk about that in my concerts ...

AP African American Studies will be a class option for some students, on top of traditional AP subjects such as calculus, art history and computer science. The College Board, ...

Proposed publicly by former Charleston mayor Joe Riley more than 20 years ago, and championed by Congressman Jim Clyburn, the nation’s second largest African American museum finally opened last ...

While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between Blacks and the Irish in the U.S., which would be defined by social, cultural … ...

Phase One of Lafayette’s African American Heritage Trail honors the city’s rich history with educational landmarks at key sites that highlight the community’s contributions and legacy.

Kwanzaa celebrates African-American heritage. Here’s how it came to be—and what it means today. Since its founding in 1966, the weeklong holiday has been observed with candle lighting ...

Organized by the National Museum of African American History and Culture’s Center for the Study of Global Slavery and the Ruth J. Simmons Center for the Study of Slavery and Justice at Brown ...