Apartheid, dismantled in the 1990s, left a deep-seeded legacy of land inequality after centuries of policies pushed non-White ...

The Divine Nine is the nickname for the National Pan-Hellenic Council. A group of nine historically black greek-letter ...

In “Summer of Fire and Blood,” Lyndal Roper tells the story of the serfs who fought for a better life and the elites who ...

In the psychological thriller “Casualties of Truth,” by Lauren Francis-Sharma, a woman and a country are both forced to face ...

Slavery lasted for approximately 246 years from 1619 to 1865. In addition to that, there were 12 years of R econstruction and 91 years of J im Crowism (legalized discrimination). It is estimated that ...

Rare Black history artifacts, some of which have never been on public display, were shown to members of the New York State ...

In the 1890s, Adam Augustus Waterford, known as ‘Gus’, was hired as Portland’s first Black firefighter. Before 2018, he did not have a dedicated grave site until a group of eager students stepped in.

The Department of Conservancy and Natural Resources is sharing a piece of history with the public for the first time this ...

The Department of Conservancy and Natural Resources is sharing a piece of history with the public for the first time this ...

In celebration of Black History Month, Twisted Frenzy prepares an extraordinary exhibit showcasing the mosaic artwork of ...

Shawna den Otter asks all 11 candidates for Unit 4 board seats: What should be the board's role in preventing problems like ...

Karen Kistler [email protected] “African Americans and Progressive Labor” will be the theme of this year’s Black History program at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center. The 32nd annual ...