In observance of America’s Black History Month, I am again reproducing a column I wrote on March 2, 2014, on an African American theme that I believe readers will find engaging.
For the enslaved Africans, music – rhythm in particular – became a tool of communication about their conditions. Later, it ...
From festivals to panels, marathons and self-guided tours, the D.C. area is packed with events celebrating Black History ...
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian and author Steven Hahn addressed a room filled with students, faculty, staff and community members on Feb. 12 during Rowan University’s annual Presidents Day Lecture.
Our basic philosophy is that the Woodson Institute practices the principles of Black History Month year-round,” Vinson wrote. “Black History Month simply provides an opportunity to demonstrate this ...
Black History Month is celebrated with Mohawk Valley events at Baseball Hall of Fame, Utica Public Library, Rome Historical ...
In honor of Black History Month's 100th anniversary, Black Joy launches a project exploring how history can inspire us to be better people.
The Mancos Public Library kicked off its celebration of Black History Month with an “elegant and inclusive” display created by resident Gloria Thatch‑Woody, who is of African American descent. “Her ...
These three songs created new genres, or at the very least, popularized them. And each of them still has heavy listening ...
The buzz, anger, and friendly debate over Mahama 39;s official visit to Zambia last week has opened the door for something ...
The federal government has removed the memorial to slavery on Independence Mall, but Black history exceeds the limits of historic comfort ...
At a time when Black military history is being rewritten under Trump officials, new book The War Within a War provides a vital reminder ...