Rev. Wheeler Parker Jr. was with his cousin and best friend Emmett Till the night he was murdered and is still haunted by the tragedy today.

Ruben Santiago-Hudson shares his journey in Black theater, the impact of August Wilson, and why preserving cultural heritage ...

In 1943 when Congress okayed the establishment of The George Washington Carver National Monument, it was a powerful tribute ...

Our columnist talks with one of Black History Month’s modern-day keepers about the work it takes to remember the past – and ...

More than two-dozen Christian and Jewish groups representing millions of Americans have filed a federal court lawsuit ...

The Black church has long played a significant role in supporting faith and the fight for Civil Rights in America, with its ...

Estevan Park in Tucson is named after the first African American explorer of the southwestern United States, and some call him one of the greatest explorers of all time.

Discover the remarkable life of Asa Philip Randolph, the first great Black union leader in America. From founding 'The Messenger' to leading the March on Washington, Randolph's legacy lives on.

There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy ...

Kevin Waters is the first African American to be an owner of a professional sports team in Jacksonville, and the first to be ...