At the height of the Jim Crow era, Maine was a haven for Black tourists. While Maine didn’t legally enforce segregation like ...

Every Thursday for 130 years — without fail — the Indianapolis Recorder has hit the streets, landing in homes, barbershops, churches and businesses across Indiana.

The Black Panther Party Heritage Trail in Illinois marks 13 locations in Chicago where it the political group made history.

National Black Business Month offers a valuable opportunity to acknowledge the crucial contributions of Black-owned ...

Larry Hoover remains locked up in Illinois, handing Donald Trump an opportunity to one-up his Democratic rivals.

Smith has become a symbol of Black excellence and HBCU empowerment, most famously pledging to pay off student loans for the ...

Known today as the “Black Belt,” the southeastern United States was once covered by an ancient sea—one that continues to shape modern history.

For the 50 th Anniversary of BLACK ENTERPRISE, our editors fittingly celebrated the golden anniversary with a special salute to “The Visionary” - our late founder and publisher, Earl G. Graves ...

As a Black woman, Jeri Persley strives to change that narrative. “I felt that it was important to be someone who looked like them, same face as them, and especially as a woman,” Persley said.

Each February, we celebrate Black History Month by honoring the achievements of African Americans who have shaped this nation. From Frederick Douglass to Booker T. Washington, from Thomas Sowell ...

Black History Month pays tribute to those who have paved the way for others. In Milwaukee, there are several places to learn about Black history, expanding your knowledge on what you've learned in ...

The following events have been scheduled to celebrate Black History Month: Thursday — The Youngstown Historical Center of Industry and Labor (steel museum), 151 W. Wood St., Youngstown will host ...