Veterans Day honors military service. The Fourth of July acknowledges the country’s independence. But Presidents Day is something of a mystery. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not a catch-all holiday ...

At the Poughkeepsie City School District's Board of Education meeting, a public survey indicated the public leaned toward renaming three school buildings after civil rights icons.

The album dropped the same time that she played Mahalia Jackson in the film Selma, a film based on the voting rights marches in Alabama led by Martin Luther King Jr. and James ... to commemorate the ...

Goodwin House Alexandria hosted a panel on Jan. 30, honoring the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. through the ...

Each February, the African American legacy that shaped America is honored during Black History Month. Here are some places to ...

February is Black History Month, an appropriate time for celebrating the struggles, triumphs and contributions of this nation’s African American citizens. Born in February were President Abraham ...

BSU launches Black History Month with events honoring African American contributions. Celebrations include a kickoff, a Black ...

Early in the year, the significant legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. resonates strongly. The third Monday in January is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, providing an occasion for reflection, along with ...

These days, he is right to scowl more than ever, because on top of watching Donald Trump trash precedent and common decency, ...

New defense secretary Pete Hegseth has canceled all cultural awareness months in the Department of Defense, including Black ...

The story of Black History Month begins in 1915. At this time, scholar Carter G. Woodson founded what today is called the ...