Seven whites and four Blacks arrested after an all-night sit-in at Englewood, N.J., city hall.

Ruby Dee was the first African American actress to play a major role at the American Shakespeare Festival in Stratford Conn.

Black History Month

There aren’t many people out there who make rocket science look easy. Somehow, Dr. Mae Jemison has done it for almost 30 years with grace and style. Jemison’s claim to fame is being the first African-American woman to enter space during her trip on the Endeavor in 1992. However, her life had an ordinary start […]

Don’t let Diane Nash’s small role in the film "Selma" fool you. She was a crucial figure in the Freedom Rides, the lunch counter sit-ins, protests for Blacks’ voting rights and the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1965.

What does black history month mean to Paris Nicole? Why ‘Black History Retold’ Was Important To Us Stop Saying Black People Don’t Support Each Other Economically

There are so many reasons- starting with President Obama, of course -why Black History Month at the White House was the best this year. But this audio…

As another one of us was gun down unarmed and running away from the police,  Jeff Johnson explains why even good cops can be part of…

As Black History Month comes to an end, we’re giving you one more healthy dose of Black excellence from the self-proclaimed “Classic Man” – Jidenna. When it comes to creating innovative concepts with Black artists and breaking barriers, PepsiCo has found itself at the forefront of cultivating a space for artists of color to share their culture […]

Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, Hannibal Buress, Jesse Williams, and Janelle Monáe appeared at the free fundraiser in Flint, Mich., to raise awareness and money to help assuage the city's water crisis, as well as bring attention to the human rights violations Flint residents have suffered.

Headkrack and Brat went in once again in this edition of “Flow And Go!” In this Black History Month edition, the spit fire on the topics…

As Black History Month nears its end, Jeff Johnson reminds us of the most significant thing we should take away from this short month every year. Click…

Grammy-nominated singer Andra Day lends her powerful vocals to ESPN’s “Rise Up: A SportsCenter Special.” The one-hour long special looks at prominent black athletes and their personal…