What kind of sports achievement does it take to make history? Famous Black athletes make sports history by playing a key role in winning a championship, breaking a record, or being the first to ...

It is no secret that Black visual artists and painters in history have often been leaders of artistic innovation, and the 15 named below are but a few examples from a much longer list. These artists’ ...

STEUBENVILLE, Ohio — History came to life at Wells Academy as third-grade students participated in a wax museum project, depicting famous African American figures from history. The students chose ...

Black History Month is an annually observed commemorative month originating in the United States, where it is also known as ...

Growing up, how did you learn about the accomplishments and struggles of African Americans? How has your understanding or knowledge of African-American history changed over time? We invite you to ...

When the announcement was made in 2021 of the massive renovations of the Pine Hills Golf Course, the thought occurred to me: What will happen to all of that history? The history of African Americans ...

“No More Segregated Education,” print of 1964 photograph by Frank Espada. Collection of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture purchased with funds provided by the ...

The New York National Guard’s famed 369th Infantry Regiment, an African-American combat unit known as the “Harlem Hellfighters,” will be the subject of an online talk hosted by Finger Lakes Community ...

Famous Black athletes span all sports, from football and basketball to tennis and gymnastics. This article focuses on 10 whose excellence made them household names and changed their sports forever.