Black History Month often sparks discomfort, and that reaction says more about people’s relationship with history than it does about the month itself. As we celebrate Black History Month 2026, ...

I recently interviewed Jarvis R. Givens, a professor of education and African and African American studies at Harvard University. His new book, I’ll Make Me a World: The 100-Year Journey of Black ...

10 Million Names has a recommended reading list for those who want to know more.

This year marks the 100-year anniversary of Negro History Week and the 50 th anniversary of its later iteration, Black History Month. For those who want a detailed history of the celebration, I ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) will launch a powerful new exhibition celebrating the legacy of historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Inkwell Beach may be the island’s most famous landmark, but locals say generations of Black homeowners, educators and whalers ...

The origin of the month-long commemoration known as Black History Month goes back almost a century ago. For those who don't know the history, some may wonder why Black history is recognized in ...

Black History Month is an annual observance in February that highlights the history and contributions of Black people. The month was chosen to coincide with the birthdays of President Abraham Lincoln ...

The Newport Historical Society opens its Edward W Kane and Martha J Wallace Center for Black History on June 19, 2026. Juneteenth. The Center occupies the oldest documented house in Newport. This ...

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Uncover the nearly erased, but not forgotten, histories of these Black communities and their testament to resilience, from New Orleans’ Treme to Wisconsin’s Bronzeville neighborhood. In New Orleans, ...