Harriet E. Wilson is considered the first Black woman to publish a novel in the U.S. Her book, 'Our Nig,' was released in 1859.
Henrico County is planning a $16 million investment in a new walking trail that would pay tribute to United States Colored Troops.
After sunset, Black people had to be out of these hostile sundown towns. It was a matter of life and death in some instances.
The Robert Charles Riots of 1900 in New Orleans are a brutal reminder that justice in America once looked like mob rule.
She made it her mission to accurately document the terrorism of lynching in America.
The Fort Pierce home where Zora Neale Hurston spent her final years will soon be transformed into a visitor and education center, preserving her legacy for future generations.
Delta Sigma Theta’s notable members have excelled in various fields, upholding a legacy of leadership, empowerment, and impactful community service.
Set to premiere on PBS Sept. 9, 'Becoming Thurgood: America’s Social Architect' traces the upbringing and legacy of Justice Thurgood Marshall.
Two former residents of Idlewild, Michigan are joining forces to revitalize the historic Black community once known for its thriving businesses, schools, and cultural vibrancy through their TEEM Center initiative.
From his public battle with Warner Bros. to working with (and against) the internet, Prince has changed the way artists look at the music industry.
Without notifying or obtaining consent from Bruce Tucker’s family, surgeons—acting with a medical examiner’s permission—removed his heart and kidneys following his death in 1968.
