Djimon Hounsou on battling ‘systemic racism,’ and reconnecting Black people to their African roots
Two-time Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou talks about his philanthropic work, and how ‘systemic racism’ means he’s still ...
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These American celebs were among over 500 people from the Black diaspora granted Ghanaian citizenship
Last two months, before leaving office, Ghana’s President Akufo-Addo granted citizenship to 524 diaspora members, mostly ...
A D.C. artist’s glowing monuments to Black lives
Tsedaye Makonnen’s ethereal pillars at the African Art Museum pay tribute to victims of violence and the perils of migration.
Harlem of the South: Tampa’s impact on African-American musicians
From the late 1800s through the 1970s, Central Avenue in Tampa was bustling with Black culture and eventually became known as ...
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Cowboy Carter Chronicles: From Juneteenth to Sundown Towns, a new chapter in American History
Discover forgotten Black history in the American West with the #CowboyCarterChronicles! From Juneteenth to sundown towns, explore new pathways to freedom inspired by Beyoncé.
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DNA testing can help Black Americans reclaim their identity and history
Americans with European heritage have long been able to pinpoint their ancestry through DNA testing, but it's only in recent years that those with African heritage have been able to trace their ...
Charleston's International African American Museum offers free admission day. Here are the details.
The International African American Museum in downtown Charleston, SC is offering free admission to the museum and events in ...
Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history
Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote in the United States through the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Sen.
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Making History: Tim Scott Now Longest-Serving Black Senator
Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) has made history Friday. Scott became the longest-serving African American in the 235-year history of ...
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Generations of Black families built their lives in Altadena. Then the Eaton Fire swept through LA
During the illegal and discriminatory practice of redlining, generations of Black families put down roots in Altadena where ...
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Photographer explores African American history and oppression by shooting cultural objects held in the United States' original 13 colonies
A fascinating new photography project takes viewers on a poignant journey through African American material culture, using objects found in the libraries, museums, and archives of the original ...
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In Altadena, where many Black families became homeowners, displaced residents grapple with grief and uncertainty
The community has been a sanctuary for Black residents. Homeownership for African Americans in Altadena is about 81% — close ...