Many prominent historical figures are from the Metro Detroit area. Here’s a list of prominent Black historical figures in ...

Every Black History Month and Juneteenth, pioneers in African American history are often mentioned like Dr. Martin Luther ...

Today, the AJC is marking the 10th anniversary of our acclaimed Black History Month series with "Atlanta Unveiled: How African Americans Shaped Our City." ...

To honor and celebrate the legacy of civil rights icon Rosa Parks, the Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) said it will offer free rides across all of its ...

The Rosa Parks Quiet Courage Committee and local Gainesville leaders will host a Rosa Parks Day event on Tuesday to celebrate ...

Here’s what made these high school seniors sign up for an African American studies course—and what they’ve learned.

At the 38th annual Danforth Campus Martin Luther King Jr. Commemoration, audience members gathered in Graham Chapel to hear ...

EDWARDSVILLE - Donzaleigh Abernathy, acclaimed activist and author, goddaughter of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., delivered a ...

1908— Alpha Phi Alpha fraternity is incorporated. The Black Greek-let­ter organization was actually found­ed, however, on Dec. 4, 1906. The “brothers of the black and gold” have included as members a ...

Gov. Maura T. Healey signed the bill earlier this month, making Massachusetts the ninth state to honor Parks with an annual ...

Students complained to parents they could not wear jackets in freezing classrooms if they were not school-issued.