Luminaries from the Harlem Renaissance and beyond are celebrated and memorialized in 25 commemorative plaques that now bear ...

There are no photos of Wes Johnson, but his life and untimely death are forever imprinted on those who loved him.

Records show Wes was found at the home of his alleged lover by her husband and managed to escape. He was turned over to the ...

For the first time in the state’s 205 years, two Black Alabamians are serving in the House of Representatives.

Local historians estimate around 11 lynchings happened in Madison County alone, and the Madison County Remembrance Project is working to commemorate each killing.

As the one time home of both Truman Capote and Harper Lee, this Alabama town is brimming with literary history and Southern ...

The Blues Trail was created nearly two decades ago with markers located at significant places that helped shape the genre.

The public is invited to the unveiling of the Red Hill Rosenwald School Historic Marker on Tuesday, Feb. 18, 11 a.m. at the ...

What began as Negro History Week — established by historian Carter G. Woodson in February 1926 — evolved into Black History ...

Alabama basketball is coming off its first Final Four season, but it has had some legendary players. Here are the top 10 in ...

MUSCAT: The tradition of naming Omani roads and landmarks after historical figures reflects the vision of His Majesty Sultan ...