Polk State College has canceled its Introduction to African-American Studies course, saying it violated state law. The law passed in 2023 restricts general education courses from teaching that ...

WILLIAMSBURG — The city’s African American Heritage Trail could be open by Juneteenth next year. Williamsburg City Council approved a contract Thursday that pushes the trail to the next step — the ...

Illinois firsts are all around us. Just take one long, inquisitive look at the Chicago skyline or our beautiful, booming farmland down south, and you will immediately realize how much innovation has ...

JANESVILLE — The Aging & Disability Resource Center is hosting a free event, “Harvesting Connections-Fall Festival” on Wednesday, Oct. 15, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.at the Dr. Daniel Hale Williams Resource ...

The Yale department that studies people of African descent in the United States, the Caribbean and Latin America has changed its name to the Black Studies Department, after 55 years of being called ...

OCEAN CITY, Md. - African-American heritage is being honored in Ocean City with a new mural. The Henry Hotel is the latest recipient of a mural from the Beach to Bay Heritage Area, following Berlin, ...

Following a nationwide, nine-month search, the Sacramento City council has chosen Maraskeshia Smith to take on the role of its new permanent city manager. Her appointment is effective January 5 of ...

President Abraham Lincoln signed the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation 162 years ago this week. To celebrate, dozens of people gathered for the unveiling of a new presidential statue outside the ...

NEW YORK (WABC) -- The African American Day Parade (AADP) took to the streets in Harlem once again on Sunday in a celebration of Black culture, heritage and excellence. This year marked the 56th ...

Hulu has set cast for its comedy pilot Don’t Get High from Megan Ganz (Mythic Quest) and 20th Television. Two-time Emmy winner Tony Hale (Veep), Ashley Brooke (A Small Light), Olivia Gill (Ava), Oscar ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - This week, the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office made history by welcoming its first African American Chief Deputy, McArthur Holmes, in its 293-year history. The Chatham County ...