Ruth Simmons talks about how her upbringing and life experiences illustrate a determination to overcome obstacles and the transforming power of education ...

One Sunday in May 1917, on the first day of services at the newly built First African Methodist Episcopal Church in Athens, the congregation celebrated with a processional and mortgage burning.

American students to attend an all white school in Brevard County. Not only was he a talent on the football field, but he was also the first African-American captain on a public high school football ...

Panelists discuss how a second Trump administration could reshape U.S.-Africa relations, whether security, economic, and diplomatic engagement will deepen or decline, and how to define the U.S.

Marcus Garvey ignited one of the most phenomenal social movements in modern history and was admired around the world. Yet few today understand his quest to promote the economic and cultural ...

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 ...

When the 18th century church planter, evangelist and foreign missionary George Liele was imprisoned in Jamaica, he spread the ...

This year marks 200 years since author Harriet Wilson was born in Milford. She is recognized as the first African American to ...

Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs) serve as critical lifelines for many students who might otherwise face barriers to ...

NHPR is honored to commemorate Black History Month with special programming reflecting on the African American experience.

Sundance Film Festival features an exciting lineup of 14 films from filmmakers who identify as African American, of African descent.