Discover the history and significance of Watch Night, a tradition of African American New Year's Eve celebrations, marking the end of slavery and the beginning of freedom.

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Experts say Carter won’t be remembered for passing any groundbreaking legislation, but rather for the opportunities he created for African Americans.

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American lady with Ghanaian roots has displayed her granny's plush mansion in Ghana to dispel Western misconceptions about ...

KWANZAA IS a week-long celebration of African American culture, history, values and community that started Thursday and ...

Kwanzaa, which begins today, is a seven-day celebration created during the civil rights movement that focuses on cultivating ...

Jimmy Carter has had many notable accomplishments in his lifetime, especially serving as Georgia’s 76th Governor in 1971 and as the 39th president of the United States.