Charleston, Columbia and Greenville, SC, honored the life of Black poet Phillis Wheatley on Jan. 30 with a commemorative USPS stamp and a day in her honor.

Clyde W. Ford, author of "A High Price for Freedom," spoke with The Seattle Times about the book’s inspirations, his thoughts ...

Not all losses carry that dejected, sinking feeling. Oregon men’s basketball (8-10, 1-6 Big Ten), who carried a three-game losing streak into... To honor Black History Month this year, you might want ...

Bryant Terry, multidisciplinary artist, chef, publisher and author, stopped by Marcus Books to share his catalogue of plant-based recipes and knowledge with the world.

Jefferson County Library invites the community to view the traveling exhibit “African American Distinguished Georgia Writers, ...

WASHINGTON HEIGHTS -- Growing up in the south, Janifer P. Wilson didn't see anyone that looked like her in any books. "I grew up as a child dreaming and trying to figure out, 'so am I invisible? Who ...

The African American Family Book Expo returns to promote literacy in metro Detroit. Detroit Book City’s 9th annual African American Family Book Expo returns to promote literacy in metro Detroit and ...

WATERLOO, Iowa (KCRG) - Hundreds of people gathered at Waterloo West High School Saturday to listen to Black authors read their books. Its in response to the Waterloo Community School District ...

They’ll learn about everyone from Harriet Tubman to Michael Jordan It’s never too early to teach kids about the rich history ...

In recent years, allies have searched for ways to help and better understand the ongoing causes and effects of racism and ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Sughnen Yongo is a Midwest writer covering Black women, pop culture. Whether their works are examining history, social justice, ...