One of the earliest Memorial Day observances occurred on May 1, 1865. Organized by freed slaves and white missionaries.

During a time when land ownership was difficult for African Americans, Zedore Francisco overcame the odds and built generational wealth—his family honors his legacy at their 60th reunion.

Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott believes federal lawmakers should discuss reparations to right the wrongs of slavery in the ...

House Democrats are preparing a push for reparations under President Donald Trump this week, saying the resolution is a ...

For a long period of American history, art created by African Americans was considered irrelevant and unworthy of ...

President Donald Trump issued an order to take down exhibits that "divide Americans based on race," but the White House says ...

Dr. Donna Patterson explains how social factors, not genetics, drive heart disease disparities among African Americans and ...

The president claimed he was showing footage of a mass ‘burial site’ of over a thousand slain white farmers in an ...

The community of Issaquah, Washington, is searching for an East African crowned crane that escaped from the Cougar Mountain ...

High school senior Ryan Last, 17, killed himself in February 2022 just hours after he sent nude photos online to a scammer he ...

Many individuals and families across the United States face financial hardship, often struggling to cover essential expenses such as rent, utilities, childcare, and medical bills.

The Harrison Museum of African American Culture has been located in the center of the square building since 2013.