In the early 60s stood a wooden house that served as a refuge during the highlight of the Civil Rights Movement in Canton.

Barbershops play an important role in Milwaukee's Black community. In addition to getting a haircut, the barbershop plays a crucial role for people looking for a safe place to share their thoughts and ...

Columbus sent Smyre to the Capitol back in 1974 where he quickly caught the eye of longtime House Speaker Tom Murphy, who took him under his wing. His portrait now hangs near Murphy’s. Smyre became ...

It was the first course in D.C. to open its doors to Black golfers, and would eventually pave the way for African American legends of the game.

The Logan County Public Library is honoring local trailblazer Margaret Munday with a special display throughout February in ...

The Silicon Valley giant said it made the change last year because it was difficult to keep up with every occasion, but some ...

Vivian Malone and James Hood walked through the doors of Foster Auditorium at The University of Alabama to become the first Black students to successfully enroll at the school in 1963.

A 90-minute walking tour details the city’s role in promoting slavery throughout the South and the driving force of faith to ...

Their work has brightened canvases for decades, but only recently have Florida's famed highwaymen artists received the ...

Reflecting on the wisdom of generations past, columnist Justice B. Hill emphasizes the importance of remembering Black ...

BROWN COUNTY ART GUILD, 48 S. Van Buren St., Nashville. Guild artist exhibition and sale is all-new artwork and a refurbished gallery space. Open Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon ...

Do you have or know someone who has a home security system? Whether it is a ring, ADT, SimpliSafe, or Vivint, all of them derive from the invention of a woman n ...