New Yorkers from the Columbus Circle area poured into the streets this weekend, joining more than eight million people across the United States in a sweeping “No Kings” protest, a […]
New Yorkers from the Columbus Circle area poured into the streets this weekend, joining more than eight million people across the United States in a sweeping “No Kings” protest, a […]
The woman who would become Madame C.J. Walker was born Sarah Breedlove in Delta, Louisiana, December 23, 1867, to Owen and Minerva Anderson Breedlove, former slaves-turned sharecroppers after the Civil […]
Women in the United States won the right to vote in 1920 with the ratification of the 19th Amendment, a milestone that followed decades of activism and sacrifice. Yet, remarkably, […]
Bigger Than Africa, Toyin Ibrahim Adeyeke’s award-winning documentary about the enduring influence of the Yoruba culture, will air on public television stations across the U.S. as part of Black History […]
From the 1700s through the late 1800s, Black communities across what became the United States built self sustaining towns that stood as powerful expressions of freedom, autonomy, and collective strength. […]
In 1854, Elizabeth Jennings challenged the segregation of New York City’s transportation system. Elizabeth Jennings was born in New York City in 1826 to Thomas and Elizabeth Jennings, prominent members […]
God always will bless the oppressed with leaders who are fearless, brilliant, audacious, and transformative. We thank God for the life, the legacy, and the iconic leadership of The Reverend […]
The month of February kicks off with the bright splash of Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, an annual observance originating in the United States. Black History […]
The story of the Amistad should be taught in schools across this nation. It tells of a right to be free in a fight grounded on a determination that the […]
As part of its centennial celebration, the Schomburg Center invites readers to explore 100 Black Voices, a specially curated list of books recommended by some of today’s most celebrated Black […]
