Since 1976, every U.S. president, beginning with Michigan’s own President Gerald Ford, officially designated the month of February as Black History Month each year. Prior to a monthlong recognition, ...

The president issued a proclamation recognizing February 2025 as Black History Month. But one race equity expert has ...

Downtown Baton Rouge offers many chances to explore history. Visit historic landmarks, support local Black-owned businesses ...

People can enjoy virtual and in-person events during Black History Month 2025, including New Smryna Beach's Black Heritage ...

Black labor leaders fought for workers of color, trailblazing work that continues as the Trump administration strips away key protections.

The Trump Administration’s decision to close the U.S. Agency for International Development has drawn much criticism.

State Sen. April Baskin on Wednesday highlighted decades of racism in Buffalo's past and decried Trump administration efforts to "erase Black people" in a speech to support a resolution marking ...

It’s not that easy to just do away with Black History Month. Almost 47 million Americans claim African American heritage, ...

Erica Bryant began her work in government in 1993 as an auditor with the La. Office of Legislative Auditors. Bryant currently serves as the administrator and CEO for the Parish of Caddo. In this ...

Black History Month theme, African Americans and Labor, focuses on the various and profound ways that work and working of all ...

We talked with filmmakers and a historian about the tragedy in Wilmington in 1898, who say it's important to look back and ...

Born in Crescent City on April 15, 1889, then raised and educated in Jacksonville, Florida Mr. Asa Philip Randolph was the son of an AME Minister and tailor father, and seamstress mother.