We sat down with Carrie Budzinski, Livonia City Councilor; Quinn Wright, Madison Heights City Councilor; Clarence Black, Berkley City Councilor; and Michael Howard, Macomb County Commissioner.

From local activists and trailblazers to lesser-known names on the national stage, we shed a light on the contributions of Black men and women who shook up the world.

For our complete Black History Month coverage, click here. When he was born Jan. 15, 1929, Martin Luther King Jr.’s name was Michael. It’s the name originally on his birth certificate. He was named ...

It's never too early to teach youngsters about the rich history and cultural legacy honored during Black History Month and ...

Suffolk University’s Black Studies program launched its Sankofa Lecture Series Feb. 5 with guest speaker Dr. Stefan M.

As a leader ... to change gears. General Motors purchased Morgan’s patent for $40,000 in 1923 (about $710,000 today). Before ...

The youngest pilot to fly solo around the world. The first known Black female tattoo artist. And more, chosen by columnist.

Black Man. Revolutionary. James Baldwin is all of this and more. Some fall in love with his characters, and others find ...

To established Black leaders, such as W.E.B. DuBois of the NAACP, Garvey’s ornate uniform and grandiose ambitions were ridiculous. What critics failed to appreciate was how Garvey drew on ...

At some schools, assemblies or gatherings are held to honor Black leaders, according to the nonpartisan organization the Center for Racial Justice in Education. "Some schools invite elders to ...

At some schools, assemblies or gatherings are held to honor Black leaders, according to the nonpartisan organization the Center for Racial Justice in Education. “Some schools invite elders to ...