On June 18, 1964, a group of Black and white protesters fighting for integration went swimming in the whites-only pool at the ...

During an era when the rights of women and people of color were limited, Decatur's Winnie Parker defied societal norms. "Her story is a story of challenges, but also overwhelming triumphs. She not ...

Coach Vann Pettaway is well-known for his athletic accolades at Alabama A&M, both as a player and then later on as a great ...

Legends like congresswoman Shirley Chisholm, Morrie Turner and Captain Bill Pinkney were all firsts in their field.

Students at Luzerne County Community College got a lesson on the Civil Rights Movement Monday in honor of Black History Month ...

A growing number of organizations and activists are calling on consumers to boycott retailers for a 24-hout spending blackout ...

The laws, systems, and structures that support racial equity in America will stand strong in the face of inordinate pressure, ...

In a new exhibition at the Smithsonian American Art Museum’s Renwick Gallery, over 30 works showcase the significance of this ...

A growing number of organizations and activists are calling on consumers to boycott retailers. We explain why.

Black History Month is a time to reflect on the significant contributions African Americans have made to our nation's history ...