In 1954, the landmark U.S. Supreme Court's Brown v. Board of Education decision led to the integration of public schools and allowed young people like Charlotte's Dorothy Counts-Scoggins to be one of ...

Back in the heyday of Jerry Falwell and Pat Robertson, I frequently lectured on the origins of the Religious Right, pointing out that, despite all the leaders’ dodging and weaving, ...

By David Larson In the era of “search engine optimization” and click bait, I’m told that list-based articles (sometimes called listicles) continue to be a great way to gain the interest of a ...

Cecil Bassett Moore was a Black American activist, lawyer and politician during the civil rights movement who operated mostly in Philadelphia. He was known for his more aggressive push for change and ...

The Friendship Nine changed the civil rights movement in 1961 by choosing prison rather than paying a fine for a sit-in at a Whites-only lunch counter.

Feb. 1 marks the first day of Black History Month, and suddenly the study of the Black experience may feel like an act of ...

Richmond said its final goodbye today to one of its most influential leaders, Henry Marsh III, the city’s first Black mayor ...

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

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the legacy, culture, and perseverance of Black Americans in shaping U.S. history.

The National Civil Rights Museum is hosting a virtual book talk about the effects of segregation on HBCUs during Black ...