If it’s one thing about Black folks, we know how to party! Another thing: While African American history and culture is rarely honored, Black folks have taken it upon themselves to not only honor the ...

To honor the 57th anniversary of his death month, take a closer look at the life of one of the most famous men in history.

Jackson City Councilman Kenneth Stokes remembered Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Friday. Stokes along with a handful of community ...

There has been a systemic erasure of Black history.” Professor Christina Greer discusses the Trump administration’s crackdown on free speech and efforts to whitewash American history. The erasure of ...

Beyond well-known observances lies a rich tapestry of cultural commemorations honoring African American heritage, resilience, ...

By The Associated Press Today is Friday, April 4, the 94th day of 2025. There are 271 days left in the year. Today in history ...

DOCTOR MARTIN LUTHER KING JUNIOR WAS ... marked 57 years to the day when King was assassinated while standing on a balcony outside a motel in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. "I took some young ...

"You have to believe in what you have to offer to the world," Legend told the sellout crowd at Joel Coliseum. "You have to ...

Five “celebrated” local African-American women were honored at a ceremony on March 15th sponsored by the Black Educators ...

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