Also, Black History Month tends to be observed to focus on great men and women of history, or a time for emphasizing ...

In the premier episode Let My People Go, Gates explores the early history, alliances and the core differences at the start of ...

Discover the cultural significance of African hair braiding at Tricoci University of Beauty Culture. Learn about its history ...

The official theme for Black History Month 2026 is “A Century of Black History Commemorations”. Established by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), this theme ...

“But I’m Still Fly” by Fahamu Pecou. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) commemorates Black History Month with wide-reaching programs that elevate the ...

The National Museum of African American History and Culture finally opens. — -- The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture finally opens its doors today on the ...

PENNINGTON GAP, Va. (WJHL) – In the mountains of Pennington Gap, the Appalachian African American Cultural Center houses many historical artifacts and is dedicated to preserving the history of black ...

Explore the vibrant culture and history of Senegal, West Africa. Discover the resilience of the Senegalese people and the haunting legacy of the Transatlantic Slave Trade.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will unveil “In Slavery’s Wake: Making Black Freedom in the World”—its first international touring exhibition—Dec. 13 ...

Discover the groundbreaking exhibition 'At the Vanguard' at the Smithsonian's NMAAHC, celebrating the legacy of HBCUs and their role in shaping American history.

Observed annually between December 26 and Jan. 1, Kwanzaa draws from several African harvest festivals and blends elements of continental African culture, African American history and traditional ...