One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

The Charles E. Brown African American Cultural Center is undergoing transition, and one of the changes will include dropping ...

Rep. Shelia Stubbs will introduce her task force proposal for a third time this year. Republicans removed the idea from budget consideration.

The Boston African-American History Museum is facing an uncertain future after federal funding cuts from the Trump ...

A controversy has been brewing at Denver's Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library after several historical ...

A new study offers lawmakers a roadmap for addressing key issues affecting Black communities, including voting rights, ...

“Educators should teach Black History because it is American history. To understand history truthfully and accurately, it ...

There’s no record the new pope ever identified as Black, and he may never have researched his family’s roots in New Orleans.

The Nebraska Commission of African American Affairs (NCAAA) held a meeting today to discuss its future direction as it continues working to improve its image and effectiveness.

Dr. Donna Patterson explains how social factors, not genetics, drive heart disease disparities among African Americans and ...

The "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" extends Trump's 2017 tax cuts and make spending cuts to Medicaid and SNAP totaling nearly $1 ...