Black History Month was recognized nationally in 1976, when President Gerald Ford designated the month as a time for the ...

People often don’t realize the revolutionary nature of the 13th Amendment, and conservatives in particular downplay its revolutionary nature. American historians have for a long time treated the ...

"By finding these names, we are releasing them to give back these enslaved people some of their dignity," said Sarah Bader-King, executive director of the John Wornall House Museum.

February is around the corner – an annual nationally-recognized reminder to explore and celebrate Black history. This month ...

When American Eagle Flight 5342 took off from Wichita, the Midwest city with a proud aviation history was glowing from a big ...

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

Remembrances are happening January 31 and February 1, marking the 65th anniversary of the Greensboro sit-ins. The building ...

From Civil War ties to the nation's first private HBCU, Ohio's Black history runs deep. Here's what to know this Black History Month.

Black History Month, a celebration of Black history, culture and education, kicks off on Feb. 1. Historian and author Carter ...

Narrated by Ethan Hawke, the docuseries combines vivid footage of battles with interviews with people who fought on both ...

This weekend, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University will mark the 65 th Anniversary of the Woolworth Sit-Ins./ On February 1 st, 1960, four North Carolina A&T students started a ...

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated 160 years ago. There had been four years of terrible conflagration and the loss of thousands of lives. I have chosen to honor Black History Month by featuring two of ...