At a time when it is under scrutiny from the White House, the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture is without its director, who stepped down last month.

With so many families losing loved ones, health experts warn of a potential crisis in the African American community: prolonged grief disorder.

The first Odunde Festival in 1975 occupied one city block — today it spans 16 across South Philadelphia.

Supporting the homeless in healing and becoming productive members of society is not just about compassion; it is also a strategic investment in America’s long-term prosperity and strength.

Since 1950, the Barristers Association of Philadelphia has championed the advancement of African American lawyers in the city. The group has also recognized excellence amongst its 1,000 members ...

Gwen Thomspon, a new doll introduced by the American Girl company, has a back story about being homeless and living in a car with her mother. Critics argue the toy may be "too real" for some children.

New Orleans celebrated the return and burial of the remains of 19 African American people whose skulls had been sent to Germany for racist research practices in the 19th century.

A 12-foot-tall sculpture of a lady, perceived to be an African American woman has been erected at the center of Times Square. The sculpture titled Grounded in the Stars, was recently sighted by ...

Dr. Carla D. Hayden was the first African American and the first woman to serve as the head of the Library of Congress. Her firing drew a furious response from Democrats.

Wilmington’s The Good Shepherd Center celebrated its new housing center, which focuses on supportive housing for chronically homeless individuals, with a groundbreaking ceremony.

Oakland’s iconic California Hotel, vital housing for the formerly homeless, is in turmoil Tenants say the publicly subsidized housing is mismanaged, neglected and filthy — and complaints fall ...

Rev. Amos Brown said he was notified that two artifacts he loaned to the National Museum of African American History and Culture would be returned to him.