In February 1926, the eminent Black scholar Carter G. Woodson called on communities across the United States to observe a weeklong celebration of Black history. Woodson urged members of the public to ...

Black historical interpreters are using reenactments and storytelling to center the Black figures that history books often leave behind. There ...

This year marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month, and 50 years since President Gerald Ford extended the ...

I recently interviewed Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and African and African American studies at Harvard University. His new book, I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black ...

Historian and activist Marvin Dunn’s job is to bring Florida’s Black history to life — whether through his Teach the Truth ...

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that highlights the history and contributions of Black people. The month was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln ...

In honor of Black History Month, 13WMAZ is highlighting Black visionaries from Central Georgia's history. Check back each day for a look at how these individuals have shaped Central Georgia with their ...

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of Negro History Week and the 50 th anniversary of its later iteration, Black History Month. For those who want a detailed history of the celebration, I ...

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of people joined a rally on May 3 to show support for the National Museum of African American History and Culture in the wake of threats by the Trump administration and others ...

Black History Month often sparks discomfort, and that reaction says more about people’s relationship with history than it does about the month itself. As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, ...

Joshua Bennett’s two new collections, “We” and “The People Can Fly,” take different paths to the same destination.