On Thursday, the African American Intellectual History Society released “The ‘Sinners’ Movie Syllabus,” which, through a variety of scholarly texts, films, and other materials, seeks to ...

"It's less than 100 Black cotton farmers in the whole country." Outside of his advocacy, Tillery started a side business, Black Cotton, in 2016. He promotes other cotton farmers across the South.

Oscar James Dunn of Louisiana, the first Black elected lieutenant governor, who served as acting governor in 1871. P.B.S. Pinchback of Louisiana, from Dec. 9, 1872, to Jan. 13, 1873.

Black History Month often invokes the past, but Black history is made every day. We asked NPR listeners to tell us about local Black figures making a difference in their communities.

MILWAUKEE — Black History Month pays tribute to those who have paved the way for others. In Milwaukee, there are several places to learn about Black history, expanding your knowledge on what you ...

Moms Mabley. Born Loretta Mary Aiken in 1897, Moms Mabley was the godmother of stand-up comedy for Black women. Taking to the stage in the 1920s, she became the first female comic to grace the ...

The Black History Month reception held at the White House on Thursday had all of the pomp of celebrations past. Guests sipped champagne and snacked on lamb chops and collard greens.

Two Black History Month exhibits have embraced this year’s theme for Black History month, African Americans and Labor, putting on display the many contributions Black people have made in ...