Black History Month was made an official holiday by President Gerald Ford in 1976. Find out who started it, why it is ...

Happy Birthday to Black History Month — 50 years federally recognized and 100 years strong in purpose, beginning as “Negro ...

WASHINGTON — When it comes to Black Americans, there are several terms often used to identify people from the community. Nowadays, some of the most common labels tend to be African-American, Black, or ...

The Detroit Institute of Arts has revamped its African American arts collection and brought it to the heart of the museum. “Reimagine African American Art,” which opened Saturday, was organized by the ...