Black History Month

As we honor Black History Month, it’s impossible to overlook the monumental contributions of Frances Ellen Watkins Harper—a woman whose life was …

In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate four Afro-Latina pioneers whose work in literature, journalism, and broadcasting has amplified underrepresented voices …

As the nation celebrates Black History Month, the story of the Cheyney State Lady Wolves remains one of the most remarkable yet …

Josephine Baker was more than just a dazzling entertainer—she was a fearless activist, a wartime spy and a civil rights champion who …

Rep. Ayanna Pressley (D-MA) has reintroduced H.R. 40, a bill to establish a federal commission to study reparations for descendants of enslaved …

For Black History Month, Billie Holiday, born Eleanora Fagan, is remembered as one of the greatest jazz singers of all time, a …

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

As we celebrate the pioneers who have shaped the world of dance during Black History Month, we pay tribute to Katherine Dunham, …

As the nation honors Black History Month, remembering the sacrifices and struggles of the Civil Rights Movement, one story remains lesser known: …