African American history

When the world told Elizabeth Evelyn Wright she couldn’t, she built a school anyway. Her unyielding spirit, resilience in the face of …

When it comes to Black history, few figures shine as brightly as Lucy Craft Laney, a fearless educator who dedicated her life …

As we celebrate Black History Month, it’s time to honor culinary pioneer Melinda Russell, the first known African American woman to publish …

The story of the Fultz sisters is a saddening chapter in American history, highlighting both the marvel of their unique birth and …

On Veterans Day, the state of Maryland posthumously commissioned Harriet Tubman as a brigadier general in the Maryland National Guard, marking a …

Explore the impactful legacy of Henrietta Lacks and the groundbreaking medical research enabled by her immortal HeLa cells. Delve into her life, …