Education

How do you get a whole race of people to uplift themselves after years of persecution? This was the very question Colonel Allen Allensworth asked himself before he embarked on one of the most important journeys in African American history: to build the first Black self-sufficient town in California.

From Mary McLeod Bethune to Booker T. Washington, here are seven Black educators who made an impact in the classroom and beyond.

The Black Manifesto, spearheaded by SNCC executive director, James Forman, demanded $500 million in reparations from white churches and synagogues across the United States.

Researchers say the earliest inhabitants of Ireland and some data suggest that the first settlers were Black people.

Over 200 years ago, what is considered the first mass protest meeting ever held in the U.S. by Black Americans took place in Philadelphia.

In this emotional interview one month before her death, Giovanni speaks about joy, Black liberation, art, and facing mortality.

As fascinating as Malcolm X's legacy was, imagine what it could have been.

Black History Month is that time of year when the world suddenly remembers that Black people exist. Okay, I’m joking—kind of.  Let’s get into the makings and purpose of Black History Month, so that we can give it the appreciation and recognition it deserves. RELATED: 15 Things Invented By Black People   How Black History Month […]

Every year, National Stop Bullying Day serves as a powerful reminder to us all about the importance of fostering a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

Enrollment at HBCUs has surged following the Supreme Court striking down race-based college admissions. Coincidence?

Actress Malinda Williams and her Arise And Shine Foundation are birthing tomorrow's female computer programmers with a HBCU coding bootcamp.

Alabama A&M University's marching band will make history as the first HBCU to lead the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Read more inside.