When Nelson Mandela won the first-ever multiracial presidential election in South Africa on May 2, 1994, the freedom fighter changed the course of history. Here's how.
Black people have been washing chicken, steak, and just about every other kind of meat since forever, but why?
Tariffs did far more than adjust trade balances throughout the 19th century. They stoked regional tensions and played a major role in unraveling America's troubling slavery system.
Jazz icon Duke Ellington was a key figure during the Harlem Renaissance movement. Here's what we know about his legendary life.
Countless riots—tragic and often ignored—have unfolded throughout American history. Here are five you may not have learned about in school.
Ryan Coogler’s supernatural flick 'Sinners' is generating buzz nationwide for its chilling plot and eerie atmosphere. But beyond the scares, the film weaves in some unexpected threads of American history.
Lee Elder, the first African American golf star to break barriers in the sports, showed the world what it truly meant to bring inclusivity and unity to the game of golf.
Chicago opened the National Public Housing Museum, the city's first-ever museum dedicated to the city's public housing legacy.
Dr. Martin Luther King was fighting for the rights of Black sanitation workers in Memphis before his tragic death on April 4, 1968.
Line dancing carries a robust history in the Black community. From the 'Ring Shout' to the 'Shim Sham', let's take a look at its roots.
Researchers say the earliest inhabitants of Ireland and some data suggest that the first settlers were Black people.
Nikole Hannah-Jones will host a free “read-in” highlighting Black books, authors, and themes in her hometown of Waterloo, Iowa.