Akron African American Festival highlights include entertainment, food, community groups and vendors and free wellness screenings. Megan Becka, special to cleveland.com ...

Several years ago, two African American women, Elaine Buck and Beverly Mills, decided to do some research on the history of the central New Jersey region commonly known as Sourland.

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani faced backlash after a leaked college application revealed he once identified as African American.

Black voters called Mamdani “shameful” after a report revealed he checked the "African American” box on his college application.

Ten new historical markers commemorating African American history in Staunton and Augusta County were unveiled at Montgomery Hall Park. The markers highlight various aspects of local African ...

The Democrat completely dodged a question from the MSNBC host on his party's NYC mayor candidate's latest controversy: claiming to be African American.

Great American Media announced Shae Robins ("Destined At Christmas") and Christopher Russell ("Peppermint and Postcards," "When Hope Calls") join the 5th Anniversary of Great American Christmas on ...

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History will host the 2025 African World Festival in Detroit's Hart Plaza from July 18-20. The event celebrates the African diaspora and marks the ...

As a historical interpreter, researcher, artist, and designer, Cheyney McKnight incorporates 18th and 19th-century African American design skills to create pieces with a modern twist.

Where Y’at this Weekend: New Orleans African American Museum, Oddities & Curiosities Expo, Mr. Legs, BB’s Stage Door Canteen ...

Checking the “Black or African-American” box would have earned Mamdani extra points toward admission, though as an aside, Mamdani’s application was ultimately rejected.

Former Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s camp Friday said the fact that mayoral foe Zohran Mamdani claimed to be black on a college application could be “just the tip of the iceberg” in terms of potential … ...