Dr. Molefi Asante, Chair of the Department of African American Studies at Temple University says June 19th, 1865, also known as Juneteenth, is a day that blacks in America should never forget. "It is ...

*The Fourth of July, also known as Independence Day, is a federal holiday in the United States commemorating the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. While many Americans ...

Erie's Juneteenth Celebration will honor African American heritage and history with a family friendly festival dedicated to culture and freedom. Events are planned for the weekend of June 13, ahead of ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Juneteenth celebrations unfolded across the U.S. on June 19, marking the day in 1865 when Union soldiers brought the news of freedom to enslaved Black people in Texas and ...

What started as a small block gathering with a $100 grant is now turning 50. The Odunde Festival — one of the largest African American street festivals in the country — returns to South Philadelphia ...

In the course of construction work in 2013, the remains of 36 individuals of African descent were uncovered in the heart of ...

Black American cuisine is varied and has deep roots in the U.S. Stacker used research from colleges and food historians to ...

Students and staff at Park College helped build the African American schoolhouse 140 years ago. In 2025, Platte County ...

Friday marks the 75th anniversary of the first NBA game featuring an African American player, celebrated in Rochester. In 1950, Earl Lloyd made history by playing for the ...

The Austin African American Book Festival is back again for its 19th year this Saturday at the Carver Museum. Dr. Rosalind Oliphant, founder & director of the Festival, joined us, along with featured ...