A 1903 article describes a reunion of former slaves from the Willis Menevee plantation, reflecting on their past and ...

Met Gala guests, suit up! That was the order from on high as the Metropolitan Museum of Art revealed the dress code for its annual lavish celebration of fashion in May: “Tailored for You,” a nod ...

I fully agree with Dr. King’s quote suggesting that we judge people by the content of their character, and not just the color ...

For the first time during Black History Month, thousands of documents connected to slavery in Bibb County are available to the public online.

For the first time during Black History Month, thousands of documents connected to slavery in Bibb County are available to ...

The well-loved architectural feature is a staple of the American South, but its roots can be traced to Africa.

While historical tensions have been acknowledged, a shared solidarity and activism highlighted the relationship between ...

Today, the AJC is marking the 10th anniversary of our acclaimed Black History Month series with "Atlanta Unveiled: How African Americans Shaped Our City." ...

Bennett Parten, a Royston native and assistant professor of history at Georgia Southern University, has done the research and concluded that Georgia was the site of the biggest liberation event in ...

What comes to mind when you think of the city of Savannah? Is it the beautifully laid out squares that dot the city? Or ...

The history of enslaved firefighters offers a cautionary tale about the dangers of relying on involuntary labor to fight ...