William Nesbit, an African American man who moved to Blair County in the mid-1800s was instrumental in helping others secure ...

President Trump has declared a National Emergency over the immigration crisis, with Mexico, Colombia and Honduras cooperating with the U.S. and accepting deported migrants, while Trump’s ...

Marcus Garvey ignited one of the most phenomenal social movements in modern history and was admired around the world. Yet few today understand his quest to promote the economic and cultural ...

Black steelworkers not only forged steel but also laid the foundation for the Region’s economic and social identity. Their ...

I’ve reported about how a large, organized constellation of United Nations agencies partnered with hundreds of private ...

From the plantations of 19th century Mississippi to the steel mills of 20th century Youngstown to the board rooms of any major 21st century metropolis, work has long been a defining trait of the black ...

Black History Month honors the achievements and contributions of African Americans to the country every February.

In his new book, Afro Sheen, the legendary founder of the Johnson Products Company chronicles his creation of a business empire that spanned the Jim Crow era, the Civil Rights movement and the rise of ...

The strong impact of African Americans in the U.S. military is evident throughout history. Colorado is home to a celebrated retired lieutenant colonel who, at age 97, is still making a difference.

Chicago’s Very Own WGN-TV will present special features celebrating Black History Month on WGN News, People to People, and WGN News Special: Honoring Black ...

Photographer Andrew Feiler remembers the moment he first heard about Rosenwald schools. After publishing his first book, “Without Regard to Sex, Race, or ...

Listen to the news, and it sounds like the only part of Chicago is the South Side. In reality, all four sides of Chicago (and ...